Colorado Association of Nurses for the Developmentally Disabled

08/05/2026

We certainly can't get enough educational opportunities for seizures! Click on the link now to get registered!

07/28/2026

🎸 Join us for Ratio Beerworks! Enjoy an incredible lineup of live music while supporting the Autism Society of Colorado. Every ticket helps fund programs, advocacy, and resources for autistic individuals and their families. 💙

07/14/2026

📢 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 C.A.N.D.D. Educational Conference! 📢

Join us October 1-2, 2026 at the beautiful Steamboat Grand in Steamboat Springs, Colorado for two days of education, networking, and professional growth dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

🎓 Attendees will earn 10 hours of Continuing Education (CE) credit, making this an excellent opportunity to invest in your professional development while learning from experts in the field.

This year's conference features presentations on:
✨ Current CDPHE licensing and certification trends
✨ Supporting self-advocacy without taking over
✨ Sleep supplements and the IDD community
✨ Behavior services and interdisciplinary collaboration
✨ Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities and Sexuality 101
…and much more!

Kick things off with our Pre-Conference Networking Social on Wednesday, September 30, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with colleagues from across Colorado in a relaxed setting.

Whether you're a nurse, direct support professional, case manager, therapist, administrator, or anyone passionate about supporting individuals with IDD, this conference offers practical education, meaningful discussions, and valuable networking opportunities.

💲 Registration: $200 (includes CANDD membership, conference sessions, breakfast, lunch, and 10 CE hours)
📍 Location: The Steamboat Grand, Steamboat Springs, CO
🗓️ Conference: October 1-2, 2026
🤝 Networking Event: September 30, 6:00–8:00 PM

Register today at: https://candd.nursingnetwork.com/

On behalf of the Colorado Association of Nurses for the Developmentally Disabled, I'd like to personally invite you to join us for this incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and strengthen the care we provide to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Whether you're a returning attendee or joining us for the first time, we look forward to welcoming you to Steamboat Springs this October!

07/09/2026

We have updated our brochure, hopefully for the last time.

Get registered for this amazing educational event to get 10 continuing education credits!

Make sure to get your hotel rooms booked ASAP.

We have updated our brochure, hopefully for the last time. Get registered for this amazing educational event to get 10 continuing education credits! Make sure to get your hotel rooms booked ASAP.

06/25/2026

Here is our updated brochure and registration is now officially open!

06/16/2026

Anyone near the Pueblo area!
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL THE FATHERS ♥️

Looking for Father's Day plans? Come celebrate Dad this weekend at Pueblo Zoo with free admission for fathers and grandfathers from 9AM to 5PM with last admission at 4PM. Happy early Father's Day from Pueblo Zoo!

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

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 ❤️

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...