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About Us

Team photo of the Colorado Commission for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind staff Front row left to right: Mandy Pierce-Turner, Dr. Katie Cue, Heather Wilcox, and Elli Streifer. Back row left to right: Luke Adams, Trish Leakey, Christine Pendley, Kyle Rosenberg, Ali Lombardi, and JoAnne Hirsch.

We connect people with support and resources. Senate Bill 00-194 created the commission in July 2000. The purpose is to address the needs of the deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind communities.

Did you know?

  • More than 755,569 Coloradans are deaf or hard of hearing.
  • Nearly 1,200 Coloradans identify as DeafBlind.
  • Around 200 babies are born in Colorado with hearing differences each year.

Staff

Our staff manages daily operations under the director. Certified state employees serve as subject matter experts in their roles. We support and administer each program's day-to-day business needs.  

 

Commission members

  • The commission hosts quarterly meetings where it advises staff regarding actions. 
  • There are seven commissioner slots identified in statute. 
  • Serving as a commissioner is a time commitment and privilege.
  • Anyone can apply to be considered for a commissioner role if they meet the requirements.
  • You can apply when the current term is expiring.  
  • Applicants are reviewed, and the governor appoints the individual who best fits the role. 
  • Commissioners serve four-year terms, but are limited to serving two consecutive terms. 
  • Appointments are staggered so that no more than four terms will expire at any given time. 
    • This ensures that several commissioners are always available to advise staff.

 

The commission and staff support effective communication for everyone. We envision a barrier-free Colorado.

The Legal Stuff

 

Code of Colorado Regulations

Colorado Revised Statutes

House Bills

Senate Bills

 

Meeting materials

The commission holds quarterly meetings on the first Wednesday in March, June, September, and December. 

These links will open a Google Drive folder in a new window for your review.

 

Appointed commissioners
  • Julie Basler
    Represents: Hard of Hearing
    First term expires July 1, 2026
     
  • Jennifer Hills
    Represents: Professionals
    First term expires July 1, 2028
     
  • Rebecca Herr
    Represents: Late-Deafened
    Second term expires July 1, 2028
     
  • Jordann Hoelzel
    Represents: Auxiliary Service Providers
    First term expires July 1, 2026
     
  • VACANT
    Represents: DeafBlind
    First term expires July 1, 2026
     
  • Jill Bradshaw
    Represents: Parents
    Term expires July 1, 2028
     
  • Katherine Wagner
    Represents: Deaf
    First term expires July 1, 2026

    You can contact commissioners at office.ccdhhdb@state.co.us 
Staff members

Dual-Leadership Model

Commission staff

 

 

Complaints

To share a concern or complaint regarding the Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind (CCDHHDB), please fill out the form linked below. 

CCDHHDB Complaint Form

Your feedback will be sent directly to CDHS’s Client Services and will be kept confidential.