Employer Challenge

Commit to Hiring and Retaining People with Disabilities

Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) and DVR challenge employers to commit to hiring and retaining individuals with disabilities by recognizing that this untapped talent pool is key to achieving an equal and open workplace. 

DVR is committed to partnering with you to achieve these goals and meet the individualized needs of your business. 

We offer a variety of resources for disability in the workplace, trainings, and services to support your business, including customizable workshops available at no cost.  Contact our Business Relations Team now to get started!

The 2026 Employer Challenge is now live!  

Join the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation's (DVR) Business Relations Unit (BRU) for this focused, virtual 3-part cohort series designed to guide your organization up the mountain of inclusion. Each session, like a stage of the climb, builds essential knowledge and actionable practices for success.

• Session 1- Trailhead: Build knowledge and understanding of the current challenges when implementing initiatives around the hiring of People with Disabilities;
• Session 2- Basecamp: Gain a better understanding of the ADA and create positive interactions around Reasonable Accommodations in the workplace;
• Session 3- The Summit: Discover best practices for creating successful hiring strategies for PWDs through the use of Skills-based hiring practices, Universal Design, and other trends.

Interested in joining this cohort of committed Employers across the State, who are focused on empowering their workplaces through equal opportunities?  Register now and let's get to work!