Organization
Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition(CCDC)
Colorado's only statewide organisation run by and for people with all types of disabilities, founded in 1990 to advance social justice and equal access. CCDC advocates for Coloradans with disabilities to achieve full, equitable lives through advocacy, training, and systemic change.
About
Founded in 1990, the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition (CCDC) is a consumer-controlled advocacy organisation in Denver dedicated to eradicating discrimination, abuse, and neglect of people with disabilities in Colorado. Uniquely, CCDC is governed and staffed by people with disabilities — a principle that shapes every programme and policy position.
What They Do
CCDC provides self-advocacy training, legal assistance, policy advocacy at the state legislature, and community outreach. Members participate directly in legislative campaigns, public-comment processes, and coalition-building across all disability communities in Colorado.
Who They Serve
Coloradans with any disability type — physical, psychiatric, intellectual, developmental, learning, or sensory — with a particular focus on cross-disability solidarity and systemic change.
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