(Image: In a row are images of the five women featured in this article. From left to right: Lachi, Lydia X. Z. Brown, Wanda Díaz-Merced, Rebecca Cokley, and Imani Barbarin) According to the CDC, approximately 36 million women with disabilities live in the...
Image: The Ticket to Work program logo - Swirling lines encircle three colored spheres. A larger swirling line swoops down below the text Ticket to Work. Finding meaningful employment can be challenging for people with disabilities. Systemic barriers, discrimination,...
Image: A colored mandala with the words: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion As many of you have observed, the current administration is rolling back some DEI initiatives. The unknowns accompanying this change have created concern and fear for many of us. In the...
Image description: CPWD logo. Advocacy Opportunities We are looking for individuals to bring their voice to important systems advocacy issues that impact independent living, equity, and accessibility for people with disabilities. Would you like to have your...
(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...
(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) ...
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,...
(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...
(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...
(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...
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