Accessibility is not a destination; it is a value, a shift in our culture. Our objective is to improve access to the State’s programs, services, activities, and technologies. This means a continuous dedication to removing barriers for all residents of our great state.
An Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation is a modification or adjustment made to a job, work environment, or a program, service, or activity. The ADA requires employers and places of public accommodation to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
These accommodations must be reasonable and effective, meaning it does not impose an undue hardship or burden on the employer or place of public accommodation. ADA Accommodations include:
Please Note: Not all individuals with a disability will need to request an accommodation.
The ADA Accommodation Fund provides reimbursement to State agencies for ADA accommodation and modification-related expenses. This fund is managed by the Statewide Equity Office. Learn how the fund is run.
State agencies can request reimbursement for ADA accommodation and modification-related expenses by completing the Request Accommodation Reimbursement form.
Aira is a live visual interpretation service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Through the Aira app, your smartphone camera streams secure, live video to a professionally trained agent who visually interprets what is shared, from describing and reading to explaining and navigating, just about anything safely and securely. Learn more on the Governor's Office of Information Technology Aira page.
All State employees have access to Aira. Managers must contact the OIT accessibility inbox on behalf of their employees. Please include the name of the person and the cell phone number associated with the access request.
Aira is provided to Coloradans and visitors at no cost (30 minutes per session). After the 30-minute call, you can call back immediately and begin another no-cost 30-minute session.
The service includes:
The free sessions are available at all State of Colorado digital and physical locations such as the Capitol building, state parks, colleges and universities, and state workforce centers.