Track Our Work
At Disability Justice, we monitor schools, jails, prisons, psychiatric hospitals, nursing homes, group homes — anywhere that someone with a disability might be mistreated. We educate, investigate, and litigate in the pursuit of justice.
What do you think about the work we do? Share your feedback at contact@disabilityjustice.co.
Legal Victories
Individuals aren’t the only ones responsible for discrimination; sometimes an entire system needs to change. At Disability Justice, we file complaints, pursue litigation, and push state and federal agencies to enforce the law. Read about our legal victories.
Legislative Priorities
The fight for justice often takes us to the State Capitol. We draft legislation, educate lawmakers, and build public support for our initiatives — all aimed at improving the lives of Coloradans with disabilities. Learn more about our legislative priorities.
In the News
We’re putting Disability Justice in the news. Our goal: to inform more Coloradans — including people with disabilities and the institutions that serve them —about their rights and their responsibilities. Track our media coverage.
Publications
Stay up to date on Disability Justice by following our latest press releases and public reports. Contact Communications Manager Felix Ortiz at fortiz@disabilityjustice.co to add your media outlet to our distribution list.
Justice for All
For 50 years, Disability Justice has led the fight for dignity and inclusion. But those rights are under attack — and we can’t count on the federal government to protect them.
That’s where you come in.
With your support, we’ll keep fighting to deliver justice for all. Please make a tax-deductible donation today.
Recent Reports
Breaking Point
In a March 2026 report, Disability Justice found the state’s Division of Youth Services (DYS) at a “breaking point.” The four-year study describes an agency strained by shrinking staff, growing violence, and a shortage of alternatives.
Unsafe and Unheard
In an October 2025 report, Disability Justice documented dangerous conditions at Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center in Cañon City, one of only a handful of psychiatric residential treatment facilities in Colorado. The conclusion: Instead of providing consistent care and support, Southern Peaks has left many children desperate to escape.
Grand Junction Restores Accessible Parking
When the City of Grand Junction began implementing its block-by-block civic improvement plan on Main Street, most residents were delighted, except for those with disabilities. Disability Justice (then Disability Law Colorado) was alarmed when the Downtown Association...
Swimming Pool Lift
A person with disabilities called Disability Justice (then Disability Law Colorado) when she was unable to access the pool at a health club. After we wrote a letter, the health club installed a swimming pool lift. The Story Disability Justice was contacted by a...
Deaf Students Get Degrees After All
Two students who are deaf were pursuing degrees in special education. The college intended not to recommend them for licensure because they were deaf. Background Two college students from Metropolitan State College of Denver were pursuing degrees in special...
Special Ed Teacher Stops Taping Student to Wheelchair
Disability Justice (then Disability Law Colorado) received a phone call about a student with disabilities being duct taped to his wheelchair by a teacher. We investigated the allegation and determined that the restraint violated the law on the use of seclusion and...