Policy & Power: A Disability Community Story

This is the inspiring and emotional story of what can happen when a disability community comes together to use their voice for change. Through following the Colorado state legislation, HB25-1017 (Community Integration Plan for Individuals with Disabilities), this documentary features the voices of local changemakers with disabilities and allies in leadership. With lived experiences at the front-and-center, this community will motivate you to be the change you want to see!

What you will gain from watching:

  • Why government decisions matter to people with disabilities
  • How the disability community shows up
  • The challenges and inaccessibility of government access and disability representation
  • How you can sustain your advocacy

Video is in English and offers English Closed Captioning and Spanish subtitles.


Thank you to those who made this video possible!

Featured Storytellers:

– Brent Belisle

– Brian Grewe, PhD

– Curtis Garrett

– Jack Johnson, JD

– Michael Neil, PhD

– Molly Kirkham

Also featured:

– Asher Bogdan, Waverly Bowser, Carson Covey

– Colorado State Representatives: Kyle Brown, Chad Clifford, Meg Froelich, Former Rep. David Ortiz, and Tammy Story

– Colorado State Senators: Judy Amabile and Dafna Michaelson Jenet

– Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera

Made Possible by our Sponsors:

Developmental Pathways, Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council, Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, and The Arc of Aurora

Special thanks to:

Atlantis Community Inc., Disability Law Colorado, The Arc – Jefferson, Clear Creek, and Gilpin Counties

Videography by:

Starry Eyed Creative