Disability Rights

Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships (HRCP) works to ensure all community members can fully access City and County programs, services, and activities. The HRCP Disability Rights Division partners with city agencies to uphold and advance compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and beyond.

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Meet the Team

Leah Huffer-Solomon, ADA Program Access Administrator

Leah is a Colorado native and grew up in what is now called Centennial. She graduated from Metropolitan State College of Denver with a BA in Leisure and Education Services with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation. She has been a Certified Recreation Specialist for the past 25 years and has worked for the City and County of Denver for 21 years for the Adaptive Recreation Division. She brings experience and knowledge of working with people of all walks of life and varied ability levels. She believes providing guidance, mentorship and education will assist in expansion of inclusion and accessibility in all aspects of a community. Leah enjoys yoga, skiing, gardening, puzzles, cooking, and dancing.

 

Luke Wheeland, Title II ADA Coordinator

Luke is a Colorado native, born and raised in the Denver metro area. Luke graduated from Colorado State University with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. Post college, he immediately started working in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Luke has 20 years of professional experience in operations, leadership, project management, and customer service and support. Luke has worked in many facets of the intellectual and developmental disabilities world. While in the disability field, Luke has learned and seen firsthand that when give the opportunity for growth peoples abilities shine and together can achieve so much. Luke enjoys golfing, sports and spending time with his family and friends.