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Disability Law Colorado aims to ensure that Coloradans with disabilities do not face discrimination in securing accessible, affordable, and supportive housing and can live as independently as possible in the least restrictive setting, based on their individual needs. We have various resources available on our Fact Sheets page.

Success Stories

Multiple Interventions for an Elderly Resident

Ms. Calabash first came to Disability Law Colorado over two years ago, with a complaint that she was not being adequately accommodated in her housing needs...

Man with Autism Continues in College

Disability Law Colorado helped a young man with disabilities who was living in student housing and attending college.

He started experiencing severe...

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This fact sheet clarifies what an eviction is and whether it is allowable to evict a person with disabiltiies. The fact sheet answers questions such as:

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Companion Animals in Housing

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