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Amended bill requires public disclosures for nonprofits serving people with disabilities

Although nonprofits serving people with disabilities in Colorado won’t be subject to the state’s open-records law, it appears they will be required to provide...

Opening records of disability nonprofits: ‘Impossible.’ Really?

The bill is still alive, but it’s becoming clear that 20 nonprofits serving people with disabilities won’t be covered by the Colorado Open Records...

Parents to lawmakers: Open records of nonprofits serving people with disabilities

Twenty Colorado nonprofits that spend public dollars to serve people with disabilities should be required like government agencies to provide detailed financial records and other...

Video: Five bad excuses for bogarting parking reserved for disabled people

If you don't have a disability, don't take parking spots reserved for people who do, suggests a new public service announcement series from The...

RTD will reach ‘revenue targets’ by charging the poor

Regional Transportation District passed sweeping bus and light-rail fare changes, yesterday, including a bus-fare hike from $2.25 to $2.60 that some community members say...

Lakeside Amusement Park cops bark at disabled customers: No service dogs...

Maureen Stevens was glad to have her service dog Chester standing calmly in front of her while she filmed a Lakeside police officer screaming at...

Remembering Paul Stewart, a champion of disability rights

He was a joyful curmudgeon. He refused to accept discrimination and he took action to address it. He will be missed.