Colorado Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Awareness Day brings together self-advocates, family members, researchers, educators, providers, case managers, and advocacy groups to highlight the inherent value and worth of people with IDD, the successes and challenges facing the IDD community, and the work we can do together to support people with IDD in Colorado. We also highlight the critical work of Direct Support Professionals and their role in supporting people with IDD to live their fullest lives. This event is hosted by Alliance, The Arc of Colorado, and JFK Partners.
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March 19, 2025
Below is information for those NOT attending the Luncheon In-Person.
Past IDD Awareness Day Events
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February Date TBA @ time TBA
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WEBINAR: Disability Policy Overview and Advocacy Training
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WATCH HERE VIA ZOOM (coming soon) >​
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March 12 @ 3:00 - 4:00pm
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WEBINAR: Finalists announced for Direct Support Professional, Case Manager, and Advocate of the Year Awards
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WATCH HERE VIA ZOOM (coming soon) >​
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MARCH 19th IN-PERSON MORNING ONLY
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
In-Person MORNING EVENTS are open to ANYONE:
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8:00am: Coffee and Light Refreshments (Outside the Old Supreme Court Chamber - 2nd floor, north side)
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8:30 - 8:50am: TBA (location TBA)​
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Optional: In advance of IDD Awareness Day, invite your legislator(s) to stop by (location TBA) for a cup of coffee and a photo. Find your legislator here >
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9:00am: Pledge of Allegiance and IDD Awareness Day Tributes
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House Gallery (observe from 3rd floor, west side gallery)
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​Pledge of Allegiance by TBA from TBA
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IDD Awareness Day House Tribute Sponsored by: TBA.
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Senate Gallery (observe from 3rd floor south side gallery)
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​Pledge of Allegiance by TBA from TBA
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IDD Awareness Day Senate Tribute Sponsored by: TBA
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After Tribute: Choose Your Own Advocacy Adventure​
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From 10 - 11:15am you can stop back outside of the Old Supreme Court Chambers to record a video message (no longer than 3 minutes) for your legislator(s). The Arc of Colorado will make sure the recording gets delivered to your legislator(s).
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​Continue to watch the House or Senate from the Galleries
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Visit with your legislator or their staff in their office (Make appointments in advance. Find your legislator here >).
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Watch a House or Senate Committee Hearing or a Joint Budget Committee Hearing. View Session Schedule >
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Take a tour of the Capitol. Public tours are offered hourly 10:00am-2:00pm. Self-guided tour materials are available at the tour desk on the north side, 1st floor.
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Participate in our Photo Scavenger Hunt!
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Join the conversation and share photos on social media using #COIDD​
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MARCH 19th VIRTUAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Consider hosting an in-person watch party at your home or office with your team and/or group!
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9:00am: Pledge of Allegiance and IDD Awareness Day Tributes
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After Tribute: Choose Your Own Advocacy Adventure​
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Watch the above Webinar Recordings
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​Continue to watch the House or Senate from the Galleries
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Watch a House or Senate Committee Hearing or a Joint Budget Committee Hearing. View Session Schedule >
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Join the conversation and share photos on social media using #COIDD​​
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Watch the LUNCHEON EVENT Virtually!​
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12:00 - 1:15pm: Luncheon Presentations & Awards​
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Watch live via Alliance's FACEBOOK page here >​​
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Keynote Speakers:
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Opening Remarks by Lt Gov Diane Primavera
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Parent Speaker: TBA
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2024 IDD Legislator of the Year: Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer
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2024 Case Manager of the Year: Linda Medina, Weld County
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2024 Direct Support Professional of the Year: Mamadou Ouattara, DDRC
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2024 Advocate of the Year: Kris Housel, Arc of Weld County
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We will also present the 2025 Awards for:
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Direct Support Professional of the Year
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Case Manager of the Year
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Advocate of the Year
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