by Kyra Coates | Feb 3, 2025 | Advocacy, Blog
(Image: Staff and BOD members from CPWD gather together at the state capitol for Disability Rights Advocacy Day in 2024. ) Dear CPWD Community, With the new administration in place, now is the perfect time to remind our elected officials about the incredible...
by Kyra Coates | Jan 29, 2025 | Blog
(Image: Colorado Lt. Govorner Diane Primavera and members of the community gather around to sign the bill creating the Colorado Disability Opportunity Office.) As a Center for Independent Living (CIL), our core mission is to provide direct, person-centered...
by Kyra Coates | Jan 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
(Image: Two woman sit at a desk going over forms. The woman on the right has IDD) CPWD’s mission is rooted in the Independent Living Philosophy—a belief that individuals with disabilities are the best experts on their own lives. As a Center for Independent...
by Kyra Coates | Jan 9, 2025 | Blog
(Image: Consumers and staff from the Beyond Vision program attend a ballet performance at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.) CPWD is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to live independently, build confidence, and have equal...
by Kyra Coates | Jan 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
(Image: In September 2024, CPWD welcomed City of Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett, the Boulder City Council, and several other city representatives to officially proclaim Disability Voting Rights Week and announce the early voting event at CPWD on October 23) ...
by Kyra Coates | Dec 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
As the holiday season approaches, it’s a time for joy, celebration, and togetherness. For many, the holidays bring warmth, connection, and cherished traditions that brighten the end of the year. Yet, for some, this time can also bring challenges such as stress,...
by Kyra Coates | Dec 9, 2024 | Blog
(Image: Staff and consumers come together during a Peer Mindfulness class.) As Colorado Gives Day approaches, we’re reminded of the power we have to shape the communities we live in. It’s a time of giving, but more importantly, it’s a time of possibility—a...
by Kyra Coates | Dec 2, 2024 | Blog
(Image: Colorado Gives Day 2024 logo) If you’ve lived in Colorado for some time, you know that Colorado Gives Day has become more than just a day to donate—it’s a statewide tradition. Every year, on a Tuesday in December, Coloradans come together to support the...
by Kyra Coates | Nov 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
(Image: A senior man in wheelchair is with caregiver at home as she helps him into his chair.) November is National Family Caregivers Month—a time to honor and recognize caregivers, who offer their time, energy, and love to support the well-being and...
by Kyra Coates | Nov 11, 2024 | Blog
(Image: A man in an army uniform who is sitting in a wheelchair looks at his wife and child.) This Veterans Day, CPWD honors the men and women who have chosen to serve our country, embodying courage, resilience, and a commitment to the safety and well-being of...
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