Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

08/13/2026

Your Questions. Your Waiver. Your Future. A Family Conversation About Employment Through Colorado's IDD Waivers.

👉 https://www.tfaforms.com/5229797
📅 Tuesday, August 25, 12-1 PM MDT

Join PEAK Parent Center, Family Voices Colorado , Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing, and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for a family learning and listening session!

🌟 Learn about new collaborative efforts between HCPF and DVR to strengthen
employment opportunities for waiver members.
🌟 Discover how your waiver can support competitive, integrated employment
🌟 Ask questions, share your experiences, and discuss the myths, rumors, and
barriers families often encounter.

RSVP: https://www.tfaforms.com/5229797

08/05/2026

Thank you for hosting SWAP students and sharing new opportunities with the next generation!

08/03/2026

For the second time, DVR is recognized as a Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediary for both industry and talent! 🤩 We are so excited to accelerate high-quality apprenticeship programs across the state!

Learn more 👉 https://cdle.colorado.gov/press-releases/press-release-31-qualified-apprenticeship-intermediaries-recognized-as-exceptional

Contact our Business Specialists to set up an Apprenticeship at your company 💼 https://dvr.colorado.gov/business-services/contact-business-relations

Intermediaries will amplify registered apprenticeship programs across Colorado.

07/31/2026

🗺️ You’re invited to join Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Map My Path for a Community Accessibility Walk on Saturday, August 29, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. in Steamboat Springs!

📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 1:00–3:00 p.m.
📍 Bud Werner Memorial Library
🍦 Join us for an ice cream social at Little T***s Park!

07/30/2026

Your next connection could be waiting in Grand Junction.

Whether you support families, schools, or individuals with disabilities, the 2026 PEAK Parent Center Conference on Inclusive Education is your opportunity to connect with attendees from across Colorado.

As an exhibitor, you'll have the chance to:
✨ Share your programs, products, and services
✨ Connect with families, educators, self-advocates, and professionals
✨ Build new partnerships and expand your statewide network

Join us October 13–14 in Grand Junction and be part of two days dedicated to learning, collaboration, and belonging.

Reserve your booth today!

🔗 Learn more and register: https://www.peakparent.org/conference-on-inclusive-education2026/

07/29/2026

Our Pueblo DVR Office is moving! Please reach out to our staff directly during the transition. Our new office will be open next week!

📍 3930 Ridge Drive, Suite D; Pueblo, Colorado 81008
📞 (719) 544-1406
✉️ [email protected]

07/23/2026

Congratulations Sydney!

2026 National APSE Awards
We would like to congratulate Sydney Esch on receiving the Wendy M. Wood Award.

Sydney Esch is the Employment Services Program Manager with Imagine! Colorado. She has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to Employment First and inclusive employment in the development of her team, her engagement with Colorado APSE, and her contributions to professional development nationwide.

Her leadership reflects a deep alignment with Employment First values and contributes meaningfully to Colorado’s efforts to expand equitable, competitive employment opportunities for people with disabilities

Congratulations, Sydney!

07/09/2026

Huge thank you to our DVR staff, Pueblo School District 60 , Center Toward Self-Reliance , and Pueblo Community College for putting on a great tour! There are two more sessions in our Pueblo Summer Series! Sign up now!

🌶️ July 22, 10-2p, learn how to use Connecting Colorado to find jobs, and build a resume.
🌶️ August 5, 10-2p, hear from other students and parents, and wrap the summer with an ice cream social.

RSVP: https://forms.gle/gVrGNbxoMPEQA8eHA