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About the Veditz Policy Institute

The Veditz Policy Institute is CAD’s statewide policy and research division. VPI focuses on significant issues affecting Deaf Coloradans, including language access, government policy, education, interpreting systems, statewide programs, and community data.

 

VPI works with Deaf community members, researchers, schools, agencies, and policymakers to create meaningful change. You do not need to be a CAD member to learn about or participate in VPI projects.

VPI and CAD: What’s the Difference?

CAD supports the community.

Focus:
Community, access support, events, rights education

Works with:
Deaf Coloradans, families, and community members

Examples:

  • Access support

  • Community events

  • Committee & volunteering

  • General advocacy guidance

  • Workshops & engagement

VPI changes systems.

Focus: Policy, research, systems change


Works with: Government agencies, schools, universities, policymakers, researchers, statewide partners


Examples:

  • Policy recommendations

  • Public reports

  • Data collection and analysis

  • Statewide town halls

  • Government collaboration

  • Research-driven projects

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