Colorado Contacts
State Agency Responsible for Providing Services to the Developmentally Disabled
For more information on the Division for Developmental Disabilities call or write:
3824 W. Princeton Circle
Denver, CO 80236
Phone: (303) 866-7450
Fax: (303) 866-7470
TDD: (303) 866-7471
Alliance is a nonprofit, statewide association of Community Centered Boards (CCBs) and Service Provider Organizations (SPOs). We are distinguished by our leadership and advocacy of member organizations and the individuals and families they serve. Our efforts in the areas of public policy, state legislation, developmental disability initiatives, and demonstration of best practices have positioned us as the premier resource for organizations and individuals associated with Colorado's Community Centered System of developmental disability services and supports.
This organization was founded in 1973 as the Colorado Association of Community Centered Boards (CACCB). In 2005 the name was changed to Alliance. With the new name came a renewed commitment to quality community supports for people with developmental disabilities and their families in Colorado. Over 12,000 people are served in Colorado's Community Centered System. For more information, contact:
1410 Grant Street
Suite C-108
Denver, CO 80203-1846
Phone:(303) 832-1618
Fax: (303) 832-4023
Web: http://alliancecolorado.org/default.asp?pid=390
The Division for Developmental Disabilities (DDS) is the state agency that provides leadership for the direction, funding and operation of community based services to persons with developmental disabilities within Colorado. DDS services are administered under the Office of Adult, Disability and Rehabilitation Services.
1575 Sherman Street, Unit 847
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: (303) 866-2557
Fax: (303) 866-4214
Web: http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/ADRS/Directors%20Office/index.htm
State Agency Responsible for Overseeing Employment Opportunities for the Developmentally Disabled
The Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation will also help individuals with disabilities secure and retain employment. This division is also operated under the Colorado Department of Human Services. To access vocational rehabilitation services contact the nearest office.
Sheltered Employment
Sheltered employment is offered through the private, non-profit, Community Centered Boards. Services can be funded by the state or by Medicaid. The CCB may provide services directly or may purchase services.
Web: http://www.caccb.org
Competitive Employment
The Community Centered Boards also place individuals with developmental disabilities in typical community-based settings.
Web: http://www.caccb.org
Health and Safety
The State Office of Risk Management provides free consulting and technical services for all state departments and offers comprehensive safety and loss control programs and resources. A detailed State Risk Management Plan helps departments comply with workplace safety requirements and build the foundation for an effective safety and loss control program.
1313 Sherman St. Denver, CO. 80203
Phone: (303) 866-3848
Toll free: 1-800-268-8092
Colorado State University offers free OSHA consultation services. Their purpose is to help private businesses meet the OSHA job regulation standards and develop an ongoing, effective safety and health program.
155 Environmental Health Building
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1681
Phone: (970) 491-6151
Fax: (970) 491-7778
Web: http://www.bernardino.colostate.edu/public
The health and safety of privately employed workers in Colorado are protected by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA has two area offices in the state of Colorado. OSHA enforces workplace safety and health standards and by providing safety and health information, training and assistance to workers and employers.
1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 210
Denver, Colorado 80204-2552
Phone: (303) 844-5285
Fax: (303) 844-6676
Englewood Area Office
7935 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 209
Englewood, Colorado 80111-2714
Phone: (303) 843-4500
Fax: (303) 843-4515
Web: http://www.osha.gov/oshdir/co.html
Reporting Abuse and Neglect
Colorado does not have a hotline dedicated to reporting abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults. To report a suspected case of abuse or neglect, call the police or sheriff, or call the adult protection services unit of your local county department of social services and/or The Colorado Coalition of Elder Rights and Adult Protection to request an investigation.
Adult Protection Services
1575 Sherman Street, 10th Floor
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: (303) 866-2800
Web: http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/aas/adultprotection_index.htm
Web: http://www.elderabusecenter.org
Protection and Advocacy
The mission of the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council is to advocate in collaboration with and on behalf of people with developmental disabilities for the establishment and implementation of public policy which will further their independence, productivity and integration.
3401 Quebec St., Suite 6009
Denver, CO 80207
Phone: 720-941-0176
Email: cddpc.email@state.co.us
Web: http://www.coddc.org
Founded in 1976, The Legal Center offers all of the federally-mandated Protection and Advocacy Systems for People with Disabilities in Colorado, as well as the Client Assistance Program, the Long-term Care Ombudsman Program, and the Legal Assistance Developer Program for older people.
455 Sherman Street, Suite 130
Denver, CO 80203-4403
(303) 722-0300 Voice/TTY
(303) 722-3619 TTY
Toll Free: 800-288-1376 Voice/TTY
Fax (303) 722-0720
322 N. 8th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501-3406
(970) 241-6372 Voice/TTY
Toll Free: 1-800-531-2105 Voice/TTY
Fax: (970) 241-5324
Web: http://www.thelegalcenter.org