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A division of the Department of Labor and Employment that supports disabled people in preparing for, finding, and advancing in employment.

Use PEAK to apply for or manage State of Colorado benefits.

TRP provides support for disabled youth and adults to pursue leisure activities of their choice.

CTBL provides audio, Braille, and large print books for people who can't read standard print.

Provides supports and services to children with developmental delays or disabilities and their families.

A program from the El Paso County Department of Public Health supporting residents from birth to age 21.

An ADA Paratransit service offered by Colorado Springs Public Transportation.

"Relay Colorado is a statewide service that connects standard (voice) telephone users with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, Speech-Disabled, or Late-Deafened people who use Teletypewriter (TTYs) or Voice Carry-Over (VCO) phones."

"ACL advocates across the federal government for older adults, people with disabilities, and families and caregivers."

For direct text from the US Code see:

• 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq. (ADA)


• 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq. (Fair Housing Act)


• 42 U.S.C. § 1997 et seq. (Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act)


• 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq. (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)


• 29 U.S.C. §701 et. seq. (Rehabilitation Act)

The General Services Administration Office of Government-wide Policy's site on web accessibility requirements and standards.

The Marrakesh Treaty was adopted in June 2013. It allows for copyright exceptions to facilitate the creation of accessible versions books and other copyrighted works to print disabled persons. The treaty is administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization; see their site for more information on news and activities related to the treaty.

The arm of the United Nations tasked with promoting the rights and advancement of persons with disabilities.