Programs
We offer many programs and services to support Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind individuals, their families, and professionals in the field. These include help with communications technology, accessibility, education, training, and information. Our goal is to make sure everyone has what they need to connect, learn, and participate in their communities.
Resource Directory
We provide a directory of resources for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind individuals, their families, and the professionals who support them.
This directory is for informational purposes only – we do not endorse any listed services. We do our best to keep it up to date.
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Email: office.cddhhdb@state.co.us
Programs we offer
Colorado Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (COEHDI)
The Colorado Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (COEHDI) program collaborates with other state agencies and COEHDI partners statewide to support a coordinated system of care for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, aged birth to 36 months, and their families. Priorities include: support for hearing screening, diagnosis/identification, and early intervention efforts to ensure appropriate language, communication, and social development for children with hearing differences.
Contact: coehdi.cddhhdb@state.co.us
Communication Access Services
Our Communication Access Services (CAS) program supports making communication accessible. Services provided include certified sign language interpreters and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART or live, human-generated captioning) to ensure Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind Coloradans can fully participate in everyday life
We oversee both Legal Communication Access Services (LCAS) and Rural Communication Access Services (RCAS). LCAS supports communication access in certain court and legal settings and RCAS connects community members in rural Colorado to qualified communication access providers.
Contact: cas.cddhhdb@state.co.us
Communications Technology Access Program
The Communications Technology Access Program (CTAP) includes: Communications Technology Program (CTP), the National DeafBlind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) also known as ICanConnect (ICC), and Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).
The three programs provide access to communication, devices, education, and resources to qualified Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and speech-disabled individuals.
Contact: ctap.cddhhdb@state.co.us
Community Relations
The Division provides a wide variety of training, outreach, presentations, and panel participation (TOPP) free of charge. Topics are focused on serving the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind communities, their families, and the professionals who work with them. We have a curriculum of training that is customized to each request. If you are interested, please contact us!
Contact: outreach.cddhhdb@state.co.us
DeafBlind Programs
Our DeafBlind programs help individuals gain equitable access to information in their environment and everyday life.
Community Interveners provide ongoing communication and access support to help build connections and understanding.
Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Specialists services teach safe and independent travel skills.
Support Service Providers (SSPs) assist with communication and environmental information during community activities.
Contact: dbp.cddhhdb@state.co.us
System Engagement
System Engagement is the work we do with various communities, agencies, organizations and individuals that are interested in collaborating to elevate the priorities and needs of the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind communities. System Engagement includes work on existing projects, exploration of potential opportunities, and piloting initiatives. Some of our programs such as support service providers, Colorado Early Hearing Detection and Intervention, and Rural Communication Access Services started out as System Engagement projects!
Contact: outreach.cddhhdb@state.co.us