Overview of the Developmental Disabilities System

The Division for Developmental Disabilities is the State office that provides leadership for the direction, funding, and operation of services to people with developmental disabilities within Colorado. The Division for Developmental Disabilities is responsible for development, provision and oversight of Rules and Regulations of which Community Center Boards and Service Agencies must adhere. The Division for Developmental Disabilities provides Quality Assurance Surveys of Community Center Boards and Service Agencies and determines Program Approval based on the outcome of these surveys. The Division for Developmental Disabilities contracts with Community Center Boards throughout Colorado to deliver community based services.