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...
by Kyra Coates | Oct 31, 2024 | Blog
(Image: High angle close up of woman who is a wheelchair user receiving voting ballot on election day) Voting, a fundamental right in many democracies, is more than just a civic duty; it’s a powerful tool for shaping the future of our communities, states,...
by Kyra Coates | Oct 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
(Image: CPWD staff dress up in fun costumes for Halloween. ) Halloween stirs up excitement like no other holiday—the chance to slip into a costume, enjoy treats, and gather with friends. But for people with disabilities, Halloween can present some unique...
by Kyra Coates | Oct 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
(Image: Advocates for Ballot Issue 7A gather outside of a Denver light rail station on September 6 to ask for voter support. Photo by Hannah Metzger/ Westword With the upcoming election on November 5, we hope to offer our community insights into the resources...
by Kyra Coates | Oct 16, 2024 | Blog
(Image: A woman in a wheelchair is given instruction about voting electronically by an elections worker.) This election year in Colorado, there are two forms of accessible, electronic voting available. One form comes through your County Clerk, and the other is...
by Jude Sky | Oct 9, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorized
Image description: A graphic showing figures with disabilities, some that are not visible Invisible disabilities, often referred to as hidden disabilities, are disabilities that are not immediately apparent. Unlike visible disabilities, which may be physically...
by Jude Sky | Oct 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Image Description: Man using wheelchair in from of Vote Here sign Disability Voting Rights: Ensuring Equal Access to the Ballot Box Disability voting rights are critical to ensuring that all citizens, regardless of their abilities, have an equal opportunity to...
by Kyra Coates | Sep 26, 2024 | Blog
(Image: A black man who is a wheelchair user and a Muslim woman in a hijab are taking ballot papers at polling station on election day.) CPWD stands firmly by the belief that accessible voting is not only a right but an important tool for empowering...
by Kyra Coates | Sep 20, 2024 | Blog
Image: A woman smiles at her sister who is a wheelchair user and has IDD. Photo from https://informingfamilies.org/. The Center for People with Disabilities (CPWD) has announced the formation of the People with Disabilities for Immigration Advocacy Coalition, a...
by Jude Sky | Sep 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Image: Young man in a wheelchair amidst the rubble of war The Impact of Armed Conflict on People with Disabilities July 26, 2024 marked the 34th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Over the past 34 years, people with disabilities who...
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