MARCH 3rd IN-PERSON SCHEDULE OF EVENTS​

DRAFT

 

In-Person MORNING EVENTS are open to ANYONE:

• Capitol Security Protocol

• Entrance Info

• Handicap Parking at the Capitol

• VIEW MAPS OF THE CAPITOL

• Street and metered parking spaces are located within walking distance of the museum. Parking is also available at several lots inthe area, including the Cultural Center Complex Garage at 12th Avenue and Broadway. The garage is open from 5 am-11 pm. Please note the garage is operated by Denver Public Works, not the museum.

  • Find a map with nearby parking options on Parkopedia.

  • Accessible parking spaces are available on 13th Avenue south of Broadway Street (in front of the Denver Public Library) and on the second level of the Cultural Center Complex Garage on12th Avenue and Broadway. Enter the garage from 12th and follow the signs to the northwest corner elevators.

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• 8:00am: Coffee and Light Refreshments (Outside the Old Supreme Court Chamber - 2nd floor, north side)

• 8:15 - 8:45am: Bill and Budget Review (Old Supreme Court Chamber)

  • Limited seating

  • 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 >

• 9:00am: Pledge of Allegiance and IDD Awareness Day Tribute

  • ​House Gallery (observe from 3rd floor, west side gallery)

    • ​Pledge of Allegiance by TBA from TBA

    • ​IDD Awareness Day House Tribute Sponsored by: Rep. TBA and Rep. TBA

  • Senate Gallery (observe from 3rd floor south side gallery) 

    • Pledge of Allegiance by TBA from TBA

    • ​IDD Awareness Day Senate Tribute Sponsored by: Sen. TBA and Sen. TBA

• After Tribute: Choose Your Own Advocacy Adventure

  • ​10:30am SHARP - Group photo outside the Capitol on the WEST facing steps (for reference, the west side is along Lincoln Ave). Invite legislators to join us if they can!

  • From approx. 10 - 11:15am you can:

    • ​Continue to watch the House or Senate from the Galleries

    • Visit with your legislator or their staff in their office (Make appointments in advance. Find your legislator here >).

    • Watch a House or Senate Committee Hearing or a Joint Budget Committee Hearing. View Session Schedule >

    • 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.

    • Participate in our Photo Scavenger Hunt!

      • ​Join the conversation and share photos on social media using #COIDD

 

In-Person LUNCHEON EVENT - required registration in advance:

• 11:15 - 11:45am: Luncheon Check-In (PRE-REGISTERED ATTENDEES ONLY)

  • ​Denver Art Museum, Sturm Grand Pavilion, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204

  • If possible, please escort your legislators from the Capitol to the Denver Art Museum.

  • Directions from the Colorado Capitol to the Denver Art Museum:

    • ​For an interactive map (approx. 6 minute walk) from the Capitol to the Denver Art Museum, use your mobile device & CLICK HERE >

    • Enter through the Sie Welcome Center at the Larry & Sharon Martin Building just north of 13th Ave, and south of 14th Ave

  • The Transportation Van is intended for people with limited mobility. Thank you to TBA for the use of your van! 

    • ​The van will provide one-way service from the South Capitol Entrance to the Denver Art Museum between 11:15am - 12:15pm ONLY. 

      • ​If you do not see the van, please be patient as the driver may be making a run and will return, with the last run being at 12:15pm. 

      • The van seats 5 people without wheelchair needs, and one person that does utilize a wheelchair.

    • Pick up: 14th Ave at Sherman St., south side of the Capitol

    • Drop off: SIE Welcome Center - south door of Denver Art Museum on north side of 13th Ave.

• 12:00 - 1:15pm: Luncheon Presentations & Awards

  • ​Denver Art Museum, Sturm Grand Pavilion, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204

  • CART (captioning) services will be provided and can be accessed online here >

  • Keynote Speakers:

    • ​2025 IDD Legislator of the Year: Senator Jeff Bridges

    • Jenna White, Parent

    • 2025 Case Manager of the Year: Hannah Zorn, Community Connections, Inc.

    • 2022 Direct Support Professional of the Year: Jonny Nelson, Dungarvin

    • 2025 Advocate of the Year: Brent Belisle, The Arc - Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties

  • We will also present the 2026 Awards for:

    • ​Case Manager of the Year 

    • Direct Support Professional of the Year

    • Advocate of the Year

• After the Luncheon:

  • ​Get your sticker at the luncheon check-in table for access to the FULL Denver Art Museum;

  • escort your legislator back to the Capitol;

  • or head back to the Capitol for hearings and scheduled meetings with legislators and/or legislative staff.