Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition

What Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition does

Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition (CCDC) is a Denver-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit founded in 1990 that provides disability rights advocacy, legal representation, and direct assistance to Coloradans with all types of disabilities. Operating under the motto 'Nothing About Us Without Us,' the organization is run by and for people with disabilities and serves a population of approximately 21% of Coloradans who have a disability. Its core programs include individual advocacy, Medicaid appeals assistance, a Civil Rights Legal Program that litigates ADA and state anti-discrimination cases, and systemic advocacy on Colorado law and policy.

CCDC generates revenue through three streams: donations from supporters, fee-based consulting and training services for organizations seeking to improve disability inclusion (marketed as 'Hire us!'), and a free membership program that operates as a community-building tool rather than a revenue source. The organization distributes services through direct advocacy, location-based and issues-based community chapters across Colorado, the 'Unstoppable Together Corner to Corner Tour,' and digital channels including a website, podcast series, Facebook presence, email newsletter, and earned media placements. Strategic and operational partnerships with the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, the Governor's Office, county governments, RAEs, and case management agencies position CCDC as an embedded stakeholder in state Medicaid and disability policy.

The organization does not operate proprietary technology platforms; its service delivery is human-driven advocacy and legal counsel rather than software products. No technology stack, AI/ML capabilities, mobile applications, or APIs are disclosed. Leadership is provided by Executive Director Julie Reiskin, with governance from a Board of Directors. A 2025-2030 Strategic Plan guides the organization's multi-year direction, and FY2024 990 filings are publicly posted, signaling transparency consistent with nonprofit governance norms.

Name

Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition

Legal name

Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition

Website

https://ccdconline.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition is a Denver-based nonprofit founded in 1990 that provides disability rights advocacy, legal representation, Medicaid appeals, and consulting to Coloradans with all types of disabilities. It is run by and for people with disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Rights Advocacy

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Rights & Accessibility Advocacy (BPAGAFAF)

Keywords

• Disability rights advocacy
• Civil rights legal aid
• Medicaid appeals assistance
• Accessibility consulting
• Nonprofit disability services

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership: Free membership program for individuals with disabilities in Colorado. Membership is 100% free with no obligations, providing members with information about disability rights, advocacy opportunities, and community involvement.
2. Donations and Support: The organization accepts donations from individuals and supporters. A donation link is prominently featured on the website.
3. Consulting and Training Services: CCDC offers consulting and training services to organizations seeking to improve disability inclusion and accessibility. This 'Hire us!' service represents a revenue-generating program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CCDC provides advocacy, assistance, training, and counseling for people with disabilities in Colorado. Its core offerings include one-on-one individual advocacy, Medicaid appeals assistance, a Civil Rights Legal Program addressing ADA and disability discrimination cases, consulting and training services for organizations on disability inclusion, and systemic advocacy on Colorado state law and policy. The organization also runs a free membership program and community-based chapters.

Product overview

Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition (CCDC) offers a suite of advocacy services for people with disabilities in Colorado. The organization operates as a unified nonprofit with programs including individual advocacy support, a civil rights legal program, Medicaid assistance, consulting/training services, podcasts, and membership. The portfolio centers on direct advocacy (individual case support and legal representation), systemic advocacy (policy work), and community engagement (membership and events).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Advocacy One-on-one advocacy service providing information and support for individuals with disabilities navigating systems, accessing civil rights, and securing equal access to civic, professional, and personal opportunities in Colorado.
• Medicaid Appeals Assistance Direct assistance for Colorado individuals with disabilities seeking to appeal Medicaid (Health First Colorado) denials or decisions.
• Civil Rights Legal Program Legal advocacy program within CCDC that addresses disability discrimination cases including ADA Title III violations, accessibility issues, and service animal discrimination, executed in partnership with outside law firms.
• Consulting and Training Services Fee-based consulting and training services offered to organizations seeking to improve disability inclusion, accessibility compliance, and disability rights practices. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.
• Advocacy in Colorado Law and Policy Systemic advocacy effort by CCDC to influence Colorado state laws, regulations, and policies affecting people with disabilities, working with state agencies, the governor's office, and county governments.
• Membership Program Free membership program providing members with timely information about Colorado's disability rights movement, systems impacting Coloradans with disabilities, and opportunities to fight for equity. Membership is 100% free of cost with no obligations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful class-action settlement with RTD requiring accessible light rail seating (settlement approved July 2017, expired August 2022)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CSL Plasma, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2021Plasma donation center chain operating seven locations in Colorado. After litigation, CSL Plasma implemented policy changes including wheelchair-accessible scales and service animal accommodations at Colorado centers.
• Relman Colfax PLLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 May 2020Law firm collaborating with CCDC's Civil Rights Legal Program on ADA and discrimination lawsuits. Worked together on the CSL Plasma discrimination case filed under Title III of the ADA and Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act.
• LaBarre Law Offices, P.C.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 May 2020Law firm collaborating with CCDC's Civil Rights Legal Program on the CSL Plasma ADA discrimination lawsuit in Colorado.
• Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and FinancingcoreOthersColorado's Medicaid agency. CCDC collaborates with this agency to implement healthcare policy changes in the least harmful way possible for people with disabilities, particularly regarding budget reconciliation bill impacts.
• Colorado Governor's OfficecoreOthersState executive branch. CCDC works with the governor's office on disability rights policy and advocacy efforts at the state level.
• Colorado CountiesminorOthersCounty-level government entities in Colorado that CCDC collaborates with on implementation of disability-related policies and programs.
• RAEs (Regional Accountability Entities)minorOthersRegional organizations that CCDC works with to ensure disability community needs are addressed in healthcare and service delivery.
• Case Management AgenciesminorOthersAgencies providing case management services to individuals with disabilities that CCDC collaborates with on service delivery and advocacy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ADAPT: National grassroots disability rights activism organization focused on civil rights, accessibility, and Medicaid-funded community living. Shares CCDC's activist orientation and legislative advocacy approach.
• Access Living: Chicago-based cross-disability advocacy and service organization. Comparable in being run by and for people with disabilities while combining individual advocacy, policy work, and community organizing.
• Disability Rights Advocates: National nonprofit disability rights legal center that litigates high-impact ADA and Section 504 cases. Closely comparable to CCDC's Civil Rights Legal Program in mission, case types, and partnership-style legal alliances.
• Center for Disability Rights: Disability rights advocacy and services organization based in New York with a similar cross-disability, community-led model and direct engagement on ADA enforcement and Medicaid policy.
• Disability Rights Colorado: Colorado's federally designated Protection and Advocacy system for people with disabilities. Operates in the same state with overlapping civil rights legal, individual advocacy, and Medicaid-related work, making it the closest direct peer.

Others

• TASH: National disability advocacy association focused on equity, inclusion, and human rights for people with significant disabilities. Adjacent peer—shares advocacy framing but is more of an associated professional/community network than a direct service or litigation provider.

Broad incumbents

• National Council on Independent Living: National advocacy organization for the independent living movement and Centers for Independent Living. Shares CCDC's emphasis on community-based living, civil rights, and disability-led organizing, but at a national scope.
• The Arc of the United States: Large national disability advocacy organization with state and local chapters focused on intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable advocacy and policy mission, but operates at much greater scale with a narrower constituency focus.
• National Disability Rights Network: National membership organization for the federally funded Protection & Advocacy and Client Assistance Programs. Operates broader than CCDC but overlaps directly on civil rights litigation, advocacy, and federal funding channels.
• American Association of People with Disabilities: National cross-disability advocacy organization. Closely mirrors CCDC's cross-disability framing but operates federally with a focus on policy, voter engagement, and disability culture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CCDC.CO?ref=br_tf
• Xx.com/CCDC501c3

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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