Welcome to SENSE Colorado!

We’re glad you’re here. Explore our services, programs, and resources designed with your needs in mind — and feel free to reach out with any questions!

Our Programs

We offer a range of services designed to support Colorado’s Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind communities. From communication access and technology programs to mentorship and legal support, our goal is to help you connect, participate, and thrive.

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Ascent Program

The Ascent Program is a free program for Colorado families with DHHDB children and youth, ages birth to 21 years of age, to connect with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind (DHHDB) adults.

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Colorado Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (COEHDI)

The COEHDI program collaborates with other state agencies and EHDI partners statewide to support a coordinated system of care for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, aged birth to 36 months, and their families.

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Communication Access Services

Communication Access Service providers are vendors that provide sign language interpretation, CART captioning, and other communication services.

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Communications Technology Access Programs

The Communications Technology Access Program (CTAP) provides communications technology, education, resources, specialized equipment, and training for qualified Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and speech-disabled individuals.

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DeafBlind Programs

Our DeafBlind programs help DeafBlind children and adults gain access to information in their environment and everyday life.

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Grants & Sponsorships

SENSE Colorado offers $50,000 a year in small grants as well as sponsorships up to $1,150 for projects supporting the DHHDB community, community events, conferences, festivals, one-time accessibility cost support, organizational support, etc. Sponsorships are provided depending on funding availability. Application does not guarantee sponsorships.

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Resources

Request free training and presentations, or find brochures, how-to guides, videos, and infographics designed to help individuals, families, professionals, and vendors navigate services and communication support.

InfoGuides

InfoGuides are accessible documents pertaining resources and informations relating to communities we serve.





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Resource Directory

We maintain a directory of resources for the Colorado communities we serve. These resources and services are for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind individuals, and the people who live and work with them.



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Training, Outreach, & Presentations

The Division provides and participates in a wide variety of training, outreach, and presentations (TOP). Topics are focused on supporting the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind communities, including the need for access to effective communication.

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