Colorado Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

Call for Applications: Colorado Infant Hearing Advisory Committee (CIHAC)!

Are you passionate about newborn hearing screening and early intervention? We are sharing an important opportunity from the Colorado Infant Hearing Advisory Committee (CIHAC), as they are currently seeking new members to join their team!

About CIHAC: This vital committee provides recommendations to hospitals, healthcare institutions, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and the public. They guide newborn hearing screening methodologies, reporting guidelines, and help assure that identified children receive referrals for appropriate follow-up services.

Who Should Apply?

There are currently seven committee positions opening up for the upcoming term starting in February 2027. CIHAC is specifically looking to fill roles for:

Audiologists
Pediatricians
Early Childhood Professionals

Note: CIHAC is dedicated to broadening representation! Additional applications from individuals who can add unique representation or perspectives from underrepresented communities are highly encouraged to apply.

Application Details:

Deadline: October 30, 2026
How to Apply: Visit here bit.ly/4ghETpb to view the current member list, meeting schedule, bylaws, and to access the official membership application form.

Please share this opportunity with professionals in your network who would be a great fit for this committee!

The Colorado Infant Hearing Advisory Committee (CIHAC) provides recommendations to hospitals, health care institutions, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and the public concerning, but not limited to, newborn hearing screening methodologies, guidelines for reporting and the m...

08/27/2026

We are thrilled to highlight our recent grant recipients! 🌟

Our legislative Grant Program funds vital community projects that strengthen communication access across Colorado.

Funding Update: For the last State Fiscal Year (SFY26), our grant pool expanded to $50,000! Organizations can now apply for single awards up to $35,000.

Here is a look at the incredible projects we recently funded:

Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) | $10,566 Partnered with Children’s Hospital Colorado to provide specialized ASL and Deaf Culture training for 36 healthcare professionals, improving communication, care, and confidence when working with DHH youth.

Paragon Service Dogs | $10,000 Matched DHH Coloradans with professionally trained hearing service dogs at no cost. They graduated three new teams and recertified 14 established teams, providing life-changing sound alerts and independence.

Rocky Mountain Deaf School (RMDS) | $29,434 Expanded its bilingual ASL/English Early Literacy and Toddler Programs for DHH children ages 0-3. Through structured learning, family coaching, and ASL storytelling videos, 90% of participating toddlers showed measurable language growth!

Are you an organization interested in applying? Keep an eye on our pages for updates on how to apply in SFY27!

Clarification Note: The information shared is from SFY2026 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026) and is found in our Annual Report (https://drive.google.com/file/d/15vaMdxskWzYpXKPIXa_VtWBvXo7njbz0/view). The Division will make an announcement in the coming days related to the SFY2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30.2027) grant awards. Stay tuned!

08/27/2026

Come play one last time before the warmth of summer is gone! 🌊

Several of our amazing community partners are teaming up to host a Summer Festival for Colorado families raising Deaf and Hard of Hearing children! This is a great opportunity to connect with the community and enjoy splash pads, playgrounds, corn hole, jumbo yard games, and much more.

This event is brought to you by Colorado Hands & Voices, Rocky Mountain Deaf School (RMDS), a.g. bell Colorado, Listen Foundation, COEHDI, CSDB, and the Marion Downs Center.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Red-Tailed Hawk Park (23701 E Hinsdale Way, Aurora, CO 80016)

Be sure to save your spot so they know you are coming!

RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/E8eGnbX46zvvzHBC8

08/26/2026

We are incredibly excited to announce the release of our first Annual Report under our new name: SENSE Colorado!

Our Annual Report is a detailed deep dive into the highlights and milestones of State Fiscal Year 2026 (SFY26). SFY26’s time period was July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.

Whether you are curious about our recent Enterprise launch, want to see the numbers behind our community impact, or are interested in how our targeted services are growing, the Annual Report has it all.

Inside the Annual Report are quick highlights related to:

Measuring Our Impact: Over 25,000 communication access hours coordinated and nearly $70,000 awarded in community grants and sponsorships.

Expanding Targeted Support: Significant growth in our DeafBlind Support Services Provider program and the revitalization of our Ascent mentorship program.

Connecting Through Technology: How we distributed hundreds of accessible devices and integrated Relay Colorado into our program family.

Looking to the Future: A sneak peek at our expansion goals and priorities for SFY27!

Click to view or download the full SFY26 Annual Report here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15vaMdxskWzYpXKPIXa_VtWBvXo7njbz0/view (PDF)

Click to view or download a plain text version: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wxBAHtyb3FzoQmKQcoPlhkaiY2jcTGNeJG8-IkJk_wg/mobilebasic (Google Doc)

08/20/2026

🎅 Two Great Ways to Support Deaf Colorado and Signing Santa! 🎄
Don't want to wait until December for some holiday cheer? Deaf Colorado is hosting two fantastic community fundraisers in Colorado Springs to support their organization and Colorado Springs' beloved Santa "Joe" Monaco! Check out the details for both events below:

☀️ Summer with Signing Santa in the Park!
Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with Signing Santa before the summer ends!
- Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Time: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Thorndale Park (2310 W. Uintah Street, Colorado Springs)
- Activities: Face painting, a live DJ, cotton candy, lemonade, pizza, and more!

🥩 Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse!
Keep the support going by enjoying a delicious meal with friends and family! Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your total food purchase to Deaf Colorado and Santa Joe.
- Dates: August 24 – August 26, 2026
- Location: Texas Roadhouse (595 S. 8th Street, Colorado Springs, CO)
- How it Works: You must present the attached flyer (either printed on paper or displayed on your phone) to your server for the donation to be counted!

Show up, grab some great food, and support the community!

08/05/2026

Mark your calendars and grab your tickets! 🎟️
We are excited to announce the 5th Annual Deaf Awareness Night with the Colorado Rapids taking place this September! Because September is Deaf Awareness Month, this is the perfect opportunity to gather our community for a fantastic night of soccer.
This year's event is all about enjoying the game and connecting with one another, with no fundraising attached. Tickets are officially live, and we highly encourage you to purchase yours as soon as possible so we can get a great headcount for the stadium!
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, September 12th
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Location: DICK'S Sporting Goods Park (6000 Victory Way, Commerce City, CO 80022)
🔗 Get your tickets now: bit.ly/4wvfLCE
See you at the match!