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Denver,Colorado,United States
Disability Law Colorado
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Disability Law Colorado protects and promotes the rights of people with disabilities and older people in Colorado through direct legal representation, advocacy, education and legislative analysis.We are are committed to increasing opportunities for adults and children with disabilities to live, work and attend school in the community, enjoying independent and productive lives.In 1977, the governor designated Disability Law Colorado to be Colorado's Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System for people with developmental disabilities. Over time, Congress expanded the P&A network which now includes eight federally mandated programs that allow us to reach out to more people with disabilities.Today, Disability Law Colorado is a nationally-recognized leader in the National Disability Rights Network made up of Protection and Advocacy programs from all the states and territories.