Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition

10/21/2025

It is not too late to register for our Legislative Advocacy Trainings for the month!

In order to help members prepare for what is likely to be one of the more difficult sessions we’ve had in the last few years, we’re offering three cycles of our legislative advocacy training.

Legislative Advocacy 101 is 90 minutes and covers the nuts and bolts of how the legislature works. Legislative Advocacy 102 is 120 minutes and covers how to advocate at the legislature.

Register using the QR codes or the links below

October 22, 5.30-7pm - Legislative Advocacy 101
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tjvOsUuyQ8KNTyo3qsCkVQ

October 29, 5.30-7.30pm - Legislative Advocacy 102
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/U9QNTQqwRdepIbSszxTOJw

10/17/2025

Join a Community Conversation about RTD!

Date: October 21st, 2025
Time: 6pm
Location: Community College of Aurora (16000 E Centretech Pkwy)

REGISTRATION LINK: Bit.ly/TownHallEF

10/13/2025

📣 Community Event Alert – Strengthen Your Policy Advocacy Skills!

Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition is excited to share this opportunity from ChangeLab Solutions and partners! Join “Accelerating Policy Change in North Central Colorado” on October 21, 2025 — an in-person event designed for:

✅ Public health practitioners
✅ Government staff
✅ Leaders from community-based organizations
✅ Health care professionals
✅ Disability advocates working to drive meaningful policy change

Spend the day in interactive workshops, small-group strategy sessions, and powerful panel discussions focused on:

Understanding and interpreting laws that impact our communities

Approaches to people-centered policymaking

Building immediate action steps to bring back to your work and advocacy efforts

This is a great chance to network, expand your legal and policy tools, and accelerate efforts to build thriving, inclusive communities across North Central Colorado.

Learn more and register here:

An in-person convening on community health in Colorado that focuses on the process of law and policy change.

10/11/2025

The 2025 Colorado General Election is coming up — and your voice absolutely matters!

THINK+change is back with their plain-language voter guide to help you understand what’s on your state ballot. It breaks down the issues clearly so you can vote with confidence — and share it with anyone who needs accessible explanations.

The 2025 guide also includes a documentary series to boost the disability vote and help everyone learn how elections work. Empower yourself, spread the word, and make your voice heard!

View Ballot Guide Here:

YOUR voice is needed in this year’s election in Colorado! THINK+change wants to make sure you understand what’s on your ballot this year through this Plain-Language Colorado Ballot Guide.

10/10/2025

📣 Legislative Advocacy Trainings – October Sessions

Colorado’s legislative session is just around the corner. Get ready to make your voice heard by joining our October Legislative Advocacy Trainings:

📢 Legislative Advocacy 101
📅 October 22 | 5:30–7:00 PM
Learn the nuts and bolts of how the legislature works.
Register Now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tjvOsUuyQ8KNTyo3qsCkVQ #/

📢 Legislative Advocacy 102
📅 October 29 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Learn how to effectively advocate at the legislature.
Register Now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/U9QNTQqwRdepIbSszxTOJw #/registration

Mix and match sessions to fit your schedule.
Trainings will not be recorded, so participants can freely engage.

These sessions are a great way to prepare for what’s expected to be a challenging legislative year. Don’t miss out — register today!

10/08/2025

State Meeting Save the Date: October 16–17

CCDC is holding its state meeting next week and we are opening some of our workshops to our membership through Zoom! Join us for a series of important and informative sessions focused on state budget engagement, financial security, and community updates.

Thursday, October 16

1:00–2:30 PM
🏛 Understanding How to Engage with the State Budget Process
with State Representative Emily Sirota
🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86574917271

💰 Understanding Colorado Secure Savings & ABLE Accounts
with the Colorado Treasurer’s Office
🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83390587393

2:45–4:15 PM
📈 Likely Ballot Measures to Increase State Revenue
with the Colorado Fiscal Institute
🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84241781589

🧾 Social Security Work Incentive Programs
with Byron Kish, Colorado Disability Benefits Supports
🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82569470361

Friday, October 17

9:00–10:00 AM
🍽 Breakfast with the Board & State of the Organization Presentation
🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87284723308

✨ These sessions are a great opportunity to stay informed, connect with leaders, and learn more about programs and policies that impact our communities.

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10/01/2025

Join us tonight for our Private Equity in Medicaid Town Hall

🗓️ Date & Time: October 1st at 5:30 PM (MST)
💻 Where: Online via Zoom
👉 Register here:

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09/29/2025

Don’t forget to register!
Join us tomorrow, September 30th at 5:30 PM for a Town Hall on Family Caregiver Issues, facilitated by CCDC and Family Voices Colorado.

This important session will feature a panel of family caregivers discussing:
✅ Current issues & challenges
✅ Threats and opportunities
✅ Positive aspects of caregiving in Colorado
✅ Action steps to build a more equitable, sustainable system for people with disabilities and their families

Reserve your spot today and be part of the conversation!

We are moving this town hall due to it being scheduled during Rosh Hashanah. The new date is Tuesday, September 30th. If you've already registered, there's no need to do anything else. ASL and CART will be provided. Please note that this meeting WILL NOT be recorded. Once you register, you will rece...

09/26/2025

Here are some pictures from last Saturday at our Beats and BBQ fundraiser event!

We had a great time with our vendors, staff, and board members (Ashlee Lewis, Scott Markham, and Lloyd Lewis)!

09/25/2025

Please join our Town Hall on September 30th at 5:30 PM on Family Caregiver issues facilitated jointly by CCDC and Family Voices Colorado. This session will present a panel of family caregivers to discuss current issues, problems, threats and positive aspects of what they have in Colorado. The session will conclude with ideas of action steps we can take to create a more equitable and sustainable system for people with all types of disabilities and their families.

This will NOT be recorded.

Registration:

We are moving this town hall due to it being scheduled during Rosh Hashanah. The new date is Tuesday, September 30th. If you've already registered, there's no need to do anything else. ASL and CART will be provided. Please note that this meeting WILL NOT be recorded. Once you register, you will rece...

09/25/2025

🌟 Thank You to Our Amazing Sponsors & Attendees! 🌟

The Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition’s Beats & BBQ was a huge success thanks to the generosity of our incredible sponsors and the energy of everyone who came out to join us. Together, you helped create a day filled with live music, delicious BBQ, and true community connection.

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors:

Arc Thrift Stores
Rocky Mountain Health Plans
Cobalt
B Fresh

And to all our attendees — thank you for showing up, sharing in the celebration, and helping us build a stronger, more inclusive community.

09/19/2025

🎶🔥 Tomorrow is the day! 🔥🎶

We’re almost there—Beats & BBQ is just around the corner!
The 1st Annual Beats & BBQ Fundraiser is almost here—and the best part? It’s FREE and open to the public! Everyone is invited to come out to Ruby Hill Park for a full day of live music, community fun, and celebration of disability pride.

While admission is free, don’t forget to grab your meal tickets, face painting tickets and shaved ice tickets ahead of time on the event website via the Meal & Activity Ticket tab on the left side of the event page—so you can jump right into the fun when you arrive!

✨ Featuring: Latin Sol
📍 1200 W Florida Ave, Denver, CO 80223
⏰ 11am-5pm (MST)

Good music. Great food. Better cause. 💙
Find out more here:https://lnkd.in/gHRvQ7wh

Don’t miss it—see you tomorrow!