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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this article 88:
(1) “CDOO” means the Colorado disability opportunity office created in section 8-88-102.
(2) “Committee” means the Colorado disability funding committee created in section 8-88-202.
(3) “Contract entity” means an entity the committee contracts with pursuant to section 8-88-206(5) to implement section 8-88-206.
(4) “Department” means the department of labor and employment created in section 24-1-121.
(5) “Disability” has the same meaning as set forth in section 24-34-301(7).
(6) “Disability benefits” means the following services provided to an individual with a disability:
(a) Cash payments from social security disability insurance under Title II of the federal “Social Security Act”, 42 U.S.C. sec. 401 et seq., as amended;
(b) Cash payments made by the federal government to persons who are aged, blind, or disabled under Title XVI of the federal “Social Security Act”, 42 U.S.C. sec. 401 et seq., as amended;
(c) Aid to the needy disabled pursuant to section 26-2-119;
(d) Medical care, including long-term care under the “Colorado Medical Assistance Act”, articles 4 to 6 of title 25.5, and the home care allowance program administered pursuant to section 26-2-122.3;
(e) Tax filing assistance;
(f) Rebates for property tax, rent, and heat;
(g) Earned income tax credits and state tax credits applicable to individuals with disabilities; and
(h) Any other federal, state, or local benefits that improve the quality of life and independence of individuals with disabilities as determined by the committee.
(7) “Full societal integration” means inclusive living in the community of an individual's choosing, with options to work, live, recreate, learn, travel, and receive services.
(8) “Fund” means the disability support fund created in section 8-88-205.
(9) “Nonprofit entity” means an entity incorporated under the “Colorado Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act”, articles 121 to 137 of title 7, or a tax-exempt entity under 26 U.S.C. sec. 501(c)(3) of the federal “Internal Revenue Code of 1986”.
(10) “Recipient” means a person who receives disability benefits.
(11) “Registration number” means the unique combination of letters and numbers assigned to a vehicle by the department of revenue under section 42-3-201 and required to be displayed on a license plate by section 42-3-202.
(12) “Vehicle” means a vehicle required to be registered pursuant to part 1 of article 3 of title 42.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Colorado Revised Statutes Title 8. Labor and Industry § 8-88-101. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-8-labor-and-industry/co-rev-st-sect-8-88-101/
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