Beginning March 1, 2022, new applicants with disabilities who apply for a job at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), may be eligible to receive preference in the application process. This preference is similar to the Veterans’ Preference currently in place.

The new pilot, implemented as a result of the passage of Sunset Employment First Advisory Partnership (SB21-095), recognizes that the skills and talents of people with disabilities are often overlooked, resulting in high rates of unemployment, even in state government. That's why the Disability Hiring Preference Pilot Program seeks to create more equitable hiring practices inclusive to people with disabilities.

This page offers information for those who want to apply for the preference, including:

• Resources for job seekers with disabilities

• What steps you need to take to qualify for the preference

• What documentation is needed to qualify for the preference

• News and updates related to the preference

• And more