(DENVER) — Coloradans visiting Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) workforce centers and vocational rehabilitation centers can access free, on-demand American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services through a new state pilot program using Aira ASL. The free service will be available through July 31, 2025, after which, continuation of the Aira ASL program will depend on feedback and usage.
DENVER - Nearly one-third of Crowley County, Colorado residents will soon have high-speed internet access thanks to another federally funded broadband project. The Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) awarded Capital Projects Fund (CPF) money to a new broadband project in Crowley County that will connect 1,753 of the 5,600 homes in Crowley to fiber.
DENVER - Residents of Elizabeth and Kiowa are now enjoying fast, reliable internet access, made possible by funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s American Rescue Plan Capital Projects Fund (CPF). These communities are the first to benefit from Colorado’s substantial allocation of nearly $1 billion from two federal programs aimed at enhancing broadband infrastructure across the state.
DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis kicked off Colorado’s celebration of the 21st annual national Cybersecurity Awareness Month by issuing a proclamation encouraging Coloradans to practice online safety and protect their data.
DENVER—The Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) announced a major milestone today: more than 1.5 million Coloradans are now using the state’s myColorado™ app, with around 480,000 accessing their accounts monthly.
DENVER - Coloradans are closer to universal high-speed broadband coverage. Governor Polis and the Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) are excited to announce that Colorado is among the first states to open a state-managed grant program, Advance Colorado Broadband, to accept applications for this historic BEAD funding.
DENVER - The National Association of Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) announced the finalists for their coveted 2024 State IT Recognition Awards. These prestigious annual awards honor innovative projects and excellence in using information technology in state government to address critical business problems, improve business processes and elevate customer experience. More than 120 nominations were submitted, and Colorado’s Supporting FAMLI(es) & Empowering Lives nomination was recognized as an award finalist in the Digital Services: Government to Citizen category.
DENVER - Today, the Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) announced the appointment of Sarah Tuneberg as the new Colorado Digital Service (CDS) Director. CDS was created within OIT to assist in solving pressing technology needs for state agencies through a community-centered and outcomes-based approach that helps Coloradans thrive.
DENVER - Today marks an incredible milestone for the people in Colorado who lack internet access. Colorado’s plan for investing $826.5 million from the federal Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program has been approved by the NTIA.
DENVER - To continue advancing Governor Polis’s goal of a Colorado for All, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is pleased to announce the expansion of Aira availability to the state parks system.