Denver Revitalizes Disability Parking Enforcement Program Saturday, November 07, 2009 | 65.0° Mostly Cloudy In 1993, Denver initiated the Disability Parking Enforcement Program (DPEP). This program consists of volunteers who give their time and talents to enforce disability parking within the City of Denver.   In 2009, the Denver Office of Disability Rights (DODR) is revitalizing the program in an effort to recruit more volunteers.    The Right-of-Way Enforcement (ROWE) division will also begin to enforce disability parking laws in Denver’s private and public lots.    DODR encourage all citizens of Denver to participate and help uphold our city’s disability parking law by joining this very viable program.  For more information on Denver’s DPEP and the new disability parking ordinance visit http://www.denvergov.org/disabilities or call 720-913-8480.     People interested in the volunteer program must apply and meet the necessary requirements: 1. Must live in the City & County of Denver. 2. Volunteers will be screened by an oral board and a background check is required. 3. Must complete 6 hours of classroom work.  The classroom work consists of review of parking laws, writing tickets, officer safety training, testifying in court, safe driving and community relations.  When a student graduates they are then given a special police identification which allows the officer to write tickets on public or private property in the City of Denver. 4. Special Officers must work in pairs for safety.  Friends and spouses are encouraged to apply! 5. Volunteers must be 21 years old. 6. Volunteers must volunteer at least 6 hours a month to this viable program.   If interested click here to download the application Please mail the application to:   Agency for Human Rights & Community Relations Denver Office of Disability Rights 201 W. Colfax Avenue, Dept 1102 Denver, CO 80202 Attn: Dale Coski or email dale.coski@denvergov.org or fax to 720-913-8470   Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 Posted by AlanD   Return

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Announcements Annual Veterans Day Parade Nov. 7 - The City and County of Denver will host the annual Veterans Day Parade including a presentation of a Bronze Star for Valor to a fallen soldier’s widow.  2009 Denver LeafDrop Begins through Nov 15 - Let the annual ritual of raking, mulching and composting leaves begin!  Denver Recycles’ LeafDrop program provides Denver residents the opportunity to reuse and recycle their leaves this fall.     DENVER 2 for 1 TIX A free program that provides weekly 2 for 1 ticket and admission discounts for metro Denver arts and entertainment. It means great savings for you on last-minute tickets to music, theater, museums and much more. LEAP Program Helps with Heating Need help with your heating bills? LEAP could help. LEAP in Denver is designed to pay a portion of your heat bill, one-time during the winter season and also provides emergency assistance with shut-off notices. Building a "Better Denver" The Better Denver Program is a comprehensive effort to invest in the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of city facilities as well as new construction. Residents can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects at the Better Denver website How the Federal Economic Stimulus Will Help Denver The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides the city a great opportunity.  Denver will receive stimulus dollars for critical city projects and programs and report what's received and how it's being spent! View online updates. More Announcements      1