Colorado Association of Nurses for the Developmentally Disabled

Colorado Association of Nurses for the Developmentally Disabled Education, Advocacy, Networking and Support

The Colorado Association of Nurses for the Developmentally Disabled (CANDD) is an organization of community nurses involved with the care of individuals with developmental disabilities in the state of Colorado for the past 20 years. Our membership includes Nurses from every county in Colorado and represents the three Regional Centers, Community Center Boards and many private service providers as w

ell as the University of Colorado’s JFK Center. Our association is committed to helping service organizations throughout the spectrum provide the very best health care possible.

We had so many Colorado nurses at DDNA this year BUTThis group of nurses was from AbleLight and represents a large porti...
06/02/2026

We had so many Colorado nurses at DDNA this year
BUT
This group of nurses was from AbleLight and represents a large portion of the country!

Angela Berry-regional nursing Director lives in CO
Crystal Johnson- regional nursing director, lives in OR.
Christy Schneider, regional nursing director, lives in MO
Kyla Ruhl- Clinical Quality Assurance, lives in KS

Some of our own Colorado nurses had the opportunity to attend this years in Phoenix AZ these last few days! They had f...
05/20/2026

Some of our own Colorado nurses had the opportunity to attend this years in Phoenix AZ these last few days!

They had fun in and out of the conference ❤️

HAPPY NURSES WEEK!
05/06/2026

HAPPY NURSES WEEK!

Happy Nurses Week! Thank you for your compassion, expertise, and unwavering commitment to the individuals and families you serve. You make an impact every day!

05/05/2026

Just a reminder for the quarterly Aliance: Nurse's Peer Network next week on 5/12/26 at 1 pm. Make sure you click on this link for the agenda. You can find the link to register for the virtual...

YAY! Big steps for Colorao!
04/14/2026

YAY! Big steps for Colorao!

We are honored to share Governor Jared Polis' official proclamation recognizing April as Autism Acceptance Month in Colorado. This powerful step helps raise awareness, foster inclusion, and celebrate the unique strengths and contributions of individuals on the autism spectrum. 💙

Let’s continue building a more inclusive and supportive community—where everyone is seen, valued, and empowered to thrive.

💬 Join the conversation.
📣 Spread the message.
🤝 Support acceptance over awareness.

Book your rooms NOW!!
03/21/2026

Book your rooms NOW!!

SAVE THE DATE: THE CONFERENCE WILL BE ON THURS & FRI, OCTOBER 1ST & 2ND AT THE STEAMBOAT GRAND IN BEAUTIFUL STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO. PLEASE NOTE: * THE HOTEL ROOM RATES TUES-THURS NIGHT ARE...

Here are some great ideas for people of all ages and abilities to do today! HAPPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
03/17/2026

Here are some great ideas for people of all ages and abilities to do today! HAPPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

St. Patrick’s Day is like a burst of joyous inexperienced power that sweeps across the globe, portraying towns, hearts, or even rivers in colorful sunglasses of emerald. It’s the day when leprechauns sprinkle mischief, and pots of gold seem tantalizingly close. This spirited birthday party, hono...

03/17/2026

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is more than recognition — it's a call to action for IDD service providers to strengthen person-centered support, improve workforce systems, and build truly inclusive communities.

03/09/2026

Inclusion - it starts with us

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