In today's world, fostering inclusivity and accessibility is foundational to creating an equitable society. Ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities to participate fully in all aspects of life is not just a moral obligation but now...
Image description: Young Asian boy who uses a wheelchair laughing The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted in 1990, was a landmark piece of legislation that significantly advanced the rights of individuals with disabilities in the United States. However, its...
Image: a man who uses a wheelchair and a 1960s VW Bug CPWD and Centers for Independent Living A Legacy and Ongoing Effort Centers for Independent Living (CILs) stand as a testament to the unwavering spirit of the Independent Living Movement. Unlike traditional human...
Image: George H. W. Bush signing the ADA in 1990 The fight for equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities has been a long and challenging journey. In the United States, the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990 marked a...
Join the CCDC Listening Tour A Platform for the Disability Community Images: CCDC and CPWD Logos The Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition (CCDC) is a leading statewide organization dedicated to advocating for the rights of people with all types of disabilities. CCDC...
Image description: A person dressed in Pride colors in front of a series of colored balloons spelling out PRIDE Celebrating Pride with Everyone: Disability Inclusion in the LGBTQ+ Community Pride Month, celebrated every June, is a vibrant time for the LGBTQ+ community...
(Image: A man who is deafblind sits and works with a Support Service Provider as they communicate using tactile signing. Photo from The Lighthouse for the Blind.) In the quiet corners of our communities, many people with dual sensory loss—both hearing and...
(Image: Someone is pictured holding a prosthetic arm.) For Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness month, we want to highlight prosthetics and the experiences of individuals who use them. Prosthetic technology has evolved significantly over the last few...
Image Description: Side-by-side images: Woman who is a wheelchair user and SSI application paperwork SSI and SSDI: What Are They, How Do They Work, Who Are They For? If you are connected in any way to human services or independent living, you’ve heard the acronyms SSI...
As we are wrapping up 2023 and heading into the year-end holidays, we here at CPWD want to celebrate all the wonderful news, entertainment, and resources for our community that can make this sometimes joyful and sometimes challenging time of year a bit more...
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