Partnering for Employment First

CO Association of Persons Supporting Employment First represents a network of constituents, members, and lawmakers who believe that anyone who wants to work CAN work!

Partners with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for the purpose of advancing the common goal of increasing employment of eligible Coloradans with disabilities.

Promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual disabilities and actively supports full inclusion and lifetime participation in the community.

Nonprofit, statewide association of Community Centered Boards and Program Approved Service Agencies working to strengthen services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

A 24-member body appointed by the Governor to advise the Governor and General Assembly on matters impacting persons with developmental disabilities. The Colorado DD Council advocates for the development and implementation of public policy to further the independence, self-determination, and community inclusion of Coloradoans with living with developmental disabilities.

Assists individuals with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, advance and maintain employment and administers the Centers for Independent Living.

Provides leadership, resources, support and accountability to the state’s schools and school districts to meet the needs of public school students, including students with disabilities through the School to Adult Life division.

As part of the Colorado Department of Human Services, administers mental health and substance use disorder services and serves as key partner on Individual Placement and Support programs within Colorado’s mental health centers.

Supports students, advocates and develops policies to maximize higher education opportunities for all, including people with disabilities.