Barriers, Solutions to Address Housing Needs for People with I/DD Published on October 17, 2024 Denver Human Services (DHS) released a timely landlords and builders assessment in partnership with The Kelsey, a national nonprofit advancing affordable, accessible, and inclusive housing, also known as “disability-forward” housing. The report outlines barriers to housing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and recommendations to address these barriers. Tagged as: , Human Services, News
DHS Welcomes Consuelo Hernandez as New Culture & Wellbeing Officer Published on September 16, 2024 Denver Human Services (DHS) is excited to announce that Consuelo Hernandez (She, Hers, Ella) will be joining DHS as its new culture and wellbeing officer. Tagged as: , Human Services, News
DHS Kicks Off Annual #BeAGiver Spring Showers Hygiene Drive Published on April 26, 2024 Denver Human Services (DHS) has launched its annual #BeAGiver Spring Showers Hygiene Drive to restock the GIVE Center through 2025 with hygiene items for local, underserved families. This annual drive ensures Denver residents have ongoing support with their safety and health, especially during difficult times. Tagged as: , Human Services, News
DHS reopens second-floor lobby at Richard T. Castro Published on April 05, 2024 DHS is encouraging customers to choose what is best for them to access support – whether it is online, by phone or in-person. The department has several strategic locations. With these diverse options, customers have easier access to DHS’ essential services across the city. Tagged as: , Human Services
DHS Plants Pinwheels for Child Abuse Prevention Month Published on April 01, 2024 In an effort to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month, DHS is pleased to announce the kickoff of its annual pinwheel planting campaign. Tagged as: , Human Services
DHS IDDEAS Program awards contract to Nonprofit The Kelsey Published on March 26, 2024 The Kelsey is conducting a survey to identify landlord and builder concerns with renting and creating housing accessible to the I/DD community. The findings will be used to develop an outreach plan for engaging with landlords and builders to ensure equitable access to affordable, accessible and inclusive housing for people with I/DD. Tagged as: , Human Services