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 We Do
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Beyond Vision
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Peer Support
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Independent Living Skills Training
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Transitions to Community Living
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Youth Transition Services
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Information and Referral
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Disability Benefits & Employment Program
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Veterans Independence Program
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Advocacy
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Disability Etiquette Training
Who We Are
Founded in 1977 by Judy Dixon and former Boulder County Commissioner, Homer Page, CPWD’s first focus was to help people with disabilities gain employment. Today, CPWD has five core services areas that offer a comprehensive set of programs and services to meet the current needs of people with disabilities.
What is Independent Living?
Upcoming Service Events
Advocacy
The underlying philosophy and effort in our Advocacy Program is to bring equality and integration to society for people with disabilities.
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Individual Advocacy
Our Individual Advocacy Program works with people with disabilities to inform, educate and empower individuals to self-advocate. We teach people what their rights are, what the laws are, and how to be assertive in the face of discrimination or even misunderstanding.
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Systems Advocacy
Systems advocacy is about working with and improving the systems that provide, benefits, resources, accessibility and equality to people with disabilities.
Our Locations
Boulder
1675 Range Street, Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: 303-442-8662
Open Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Longmont
615 North Main Street Longmont, CO 80501
Phone: 303-442-8662
Open Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. By Appointment Only.
North Metro
10317 Washington St Thornton, CO 80229
Phone: 303-442-8662
Open Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. By Appointment Only.
Broomfield
6 Garden Center Broomfield, CO 80020
Phone: 303-442-8662
9:00AM to 3:30PM Thursdays Only
