CCDHH was established on June 1, 2000 as a Type II agency under the Department of Human Services to address the needs and concerns of Colorado’s deaf and hard of hearing populations.

A Type II agency serves in an advisory capacity only. Being a Type II agency also means that, by law, the Commission needs to follow Departmental protocol before publicly proclaiming a position on state or local legislation. That means asking for the Department’s position before going public. 

CCDHH is governed by a seven-member Commission appointed by the Governor for a term of four years each, with all programs and daily operations administered by an Administrator. 

The Commission shall, in accordance with state open meeting laws, conduct no less than four regular meetings per fiscal year as determined by Commissioners. The Commission may also conduct a town hall meeting. The purpose of town hall meetings is to allow the public to address the Commission.