NEWS RELEASE
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
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The Equal Access Committee of the Public Utilities Commission's 9-1-1 Advisory Task Force will host a town hall to better understand the needs of disability communities in Colorado. This event will invite feedback from community members with disabilities on how to improve experiences with accessing 9-1-1 services while 9-1-1 professionals provide tools and tips to ensure communication with 9-1-1 is as effective as possible.
Community members are also invited to take a survey to share their experiences with 9-1-1 and emergency services. Survey results will be used to improve training for 9-1-1 professionals in Colorado.
Details of event below:
- May 11, 2024
- 1pm-4pm
- Atlantis Apartments Community Room
- 201 S. Cherokee St. Denver, Co 80223
- ASL interpreters and captioning will be provided
- RSVP by May 6 as space is limited
About PUC
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) serves the public interest by effectively regulating utilities and facilities so that the people of Colorado receive safe, reliable, and reasonably-priced services consistent with the economic, environmental and social values of our state.
The Commission strives to accommodate all members of the public at its hearings and meetings by providing services for foreign language users and persons with disabilities upon receipt of a reasonable accommodation request.
About DORA
The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado. Consumer protection is our mission. Visit www.dora.colorado.gov for more information or call 303-894-7855/toll free 1-800-886-7675.
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