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 population.

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. 

Programs include:

1. Information and Referral
2. Education and Training Program (coming!)
3. Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program
4. Legal Auxiliary Services
5. Grant Program (coming!) 
6. System-level Advocacy