The Mission of the Center for People with Disabilities
is to provide resources, information and advocacy to assist people with disabilities in overcoming barriers to independent living.
The Center for People with Disabilities works so that people with disabilities in the greater Boulder-Denver area may live independently. We believe that there is nothing more disabling than pity. People with disabilities are a powerful and significant part of our community, yet, overall, our social roles have been marginalized by bigotry, discrimination, poverty, isolation, dependency, and pity. Americans with disabilities have not had the same access to transportation, housing, employment and other public resources as most citizens. Our long term vision is one of integration and equality.
What is the Independent Living Philosophy?
Independent Living Philosophy believes that all people, regardless of ability, should have access to places, information, and opportunities that allow them to live independently.
What is a Center for Independent Living (CIL)?
A Center for Independent Living (CIL), like CPWD, is a nonprofit dedicated to providing programs that align with Independent Living Philosophy so that all people with any disability have access to services that will assist them in achieving and maintaining Independence.
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Amber’s Story: A Journey to Employment and Independence
With support and assistance, over a period of years, Amber brought her life from being stuck at home with debilitating mental illness, to being fully engaged at a job, socially, and in her family. Her story is one of hope and empowerment, and also one...
Disability Voting Rights and Voting Accessibility
This week (9/11 – 9/18/23) is Disability Voting Rights Week. It’s a time to emphasize that all citizens have the right to vote and that a disability shouldn’t be a barrier to participation in this civic right and duty. However, historically, in-person elections...
Centers for Independent Living, Yesterday and Today
Centers for Independent Living (CILSs) are unique disability service organizations born out of the Independent Living Movement. Unlike typical human services case management, which may “do for” an individual or dictate necessary tasks or activities, CILs strive...
Our Locations
Boulder
1675 Range Street Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: 303-442-8662
Longmont
615 North Main Street Longmont, CO 80501
Phone: 303-442-8662
North Metro
10317 Washington St Thornton, CO 80229
Phone: 303-442-8662
Broomfield
6 Garden Center Broomfield, CO 80020
Phone: 303-442-8662