We connect people with support and resources. Senate Bill 00-194 created the commission in July 2000. The purpose was 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.
Our staff manages daily operations under the director. Certified state employees serve as subject matter experts in their roles. A seven-member commission appointed by the governor advises staff on actions quarterly. Commissioners serve terms of four years each.
The commission supports effective communication for everyone. We envision a barrier-free Colorado.
- The Legal Stuff
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Code of Colorado Regulations
Colorado Revised Statutes
- C.R.S. Title 26, Art. 21: Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind (§§ 26-21-101 — 26-21-108)
- Statute Table of Contents Link
House Bills
- HB23-1067 Family Intervener Program Deafblind Children
- HB19-1069 Sign Language Interpreters Title Certification
- HB18-1108 Commission Deaf Hard Of Hearing Deafblind
- HB22-1143 State Auxiliary Services Program
- HB16-1414 Funding Base For Telecom Relay Services
Senate Bills
- Commissioners
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Julie Basler
julie.basler@plattcollege.edu
Represents: Hard of Hearing
First term expires July 1, 2026 -
Lori Goeden
goedengirl@yahoo.com
Represents: Professionals
Second term expires July 1, 2024 -
Rebecca Herr
herrlatedeafened@gmail.com
Represents: Late-Deafened
First term expires July 1, 2024 -
Jordann Hoelzel
jordann.hoelzel@gmail.com
Represents: Auxiliary Service Providers
First term expires July 1, 2026 -
Victoria Keatting
vkeatting@gmail.com
Represents: DeafBlind
First term expires July 1, 2026 -
VACANT
Represents: Parents
Term expires July 1, 2024 -
Katherine Wagner
katherinewagnercasa@gmail.com
Represents: Deaf
First term expires July 1, 2026
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- Staff members
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- Heather Abraham
COEHDI Family Support and Engagement Manager
Habraham@coehdi.org
- Luke Adams
Outreach and Consultative Services Specialist
Luke.Adams@state.co.us
- Ellie Carlson
Outreach and Consultative Services Specialist
Eleanor.Carlson@state.co.us
- Katie Cue
Outreach and Consultative Services Manager
Katie.Cue@state.co.us
- Kevin Harrer
Certified Deaf Interpreter
Kevin.Harrer@state.co.us
- JoAnne Hirsch
Communications Technology Program Manager
Joanne.Hirsch@state.co.us
- Trish Leakey
Auxiliary Services Manager
Trish.Leakey@state.co.us
- Ali Lombardi
Auxiliary Services Coordinator
Ali.Lombardi@state.co.us
- Cliff Moers
Director to the Commission
Cliff.Moers@state.co.us
- Christine Pendley
Lead ASL/English Interpreter
Christine.Pendley@state.co.us
- Arlene Stredler-Brown
Director Colorado Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program (COEHDI)
Astredlerbrown@coehdi.org
- Mandy Turner
Auxiliary Services Coordinator
Mandy.Turner@state.co.us
- Heather Wilcox
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Heather.Wilcox@state.co.us
- Heather Abraham
- Complaints
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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.
Your feedback will be sent directly to CDHS’s Client Services and will be kept confidential.