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CPWD is open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday.

Our offices are located at:

  • 1675 Range Street in Boulder
  • 615 North Main Street in Longmont
  • 10317 Washington Street in Thornton
  • Our Broomfield office is available by appointment on Thursdays

To make an appointment, please call (303) 442-8662, extension 233, leave your name, number and reason for calling, and someone will get back to you within 2-3 business days.  You can also send an email to [email protected] – again, including your phone number and reason for contact and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for Social Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)?

To learn more about SSI or SSDI, how to apply, and to access links to important websites, please click here for detailed information.

To sign up for one of our SSI/SSDI Benefits workshops, where you will learn all about Social Security Benefits, how to apply and other information, please register here.

To set up an appointment to speak to someone directly, please call (303) 442-8662 x 233, leave your name, number, and reason for calling, and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days. You can also send an email to [email protected] – again, including your phone number and reason for contact and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days.

 

I need help with Housing

CPWD does not provide housing, but we can help you by showing you were you can look for affordable and accessible housing, and helping you navigate the process.

Following are some helping links that can get you starting finding affordable and accessible housing:

Here you can find an Affordable Housing Resource List.

To sign up on section 8 waitlists, and to find out more about availability, please click your county below:

For questions about rights related to housing accessibility: Call Fair Housing and Accessibility First: (888) 341-7781

If you need help navigating this process, including skills development and self-advocacy, please call (303) 442-8662 x 233, leave your name, number, and reason for calling, and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days. You can also send an email to [email protected] – again, including your phone number and reason for contact and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days.

What services does CPWD offer?

To learn about our programs and services, visit our website and click “What We Do” in the main menu.

If you would like to access any of our services, or need any other help working towards and acheiving independence, and/or want to speak to or work with one of our Independent Living Advisors, please call (303) 442-8662 x 233, leave your name, number, and reason for calling, and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days. You can also send an email to [email protected] – again, including your phone number and reason for contact and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days.

I need help with Legal Services

CPWD does not offer legal services, but we can refer you to excellent resources in the community. In addition, an Independent Living Advisor can assist you in navigating access to legal services, and may be able to assist you with related issues such as skills training and accomodations.

Legal Services Resources in our Area:

Bridge to Justice – provides no-cost legal support to connect you to lawyers who are available to provide pro bono (free) legal advice and services.

Rocky Mountain Legal Center – provides legal services to people with disabilities on an income-based sliding scale

Disability Law Colorado – focuses on legal issues related to discrimination and civil rights

Colorado Fund for People With Disabilities – supports people needing assistance with representative payee and ABLE accounts, conservatorships, and trusts

Boulder Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance – get advice and support on eviction and rent payments

City of Longmont Mediation Services – assistance finding a mediator to help communications with landlords

For questions about public access, call the ADA National Number: (800) 949-4232, or visit

For questions about rights related to housing accessibility: Call Fair Housing and Accessibility First: (888) 341-7781

For help navigating any of these resources, or for any related Independent Living Assistance, please call (303) 442-8662 x 233, leave your name, number, and reason for calling, and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days. You can also send an email to [email protected] – again, including your phone number and reason for contact and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days.

I Need Long-Term Care or Home Care

CPWD does not offer Long-Term Care or Home Care services. However, you may need assistance applying for Medicaid first, and we can help with that. If you need to apply for Medicaid, you can apply on the PEAK Colorado website.

If you (or someone you are assisting) are already on Medicaid, you can use the following resources to find care:

  • For Home Care Services, please visit the Health First Colorado Search Page ;in the dropdown menus, follow these steps:
    1. Under “Find Providers By Type,” select “Home & Community (HCBS)”
    2. Under “Find Providers By Waiver,” select your waiver
    3. Under “Find Waiver Services,” select the type of Home Care you are needing
  • This will bring up a list of Day Program providers

    PASCO (Personal Assistance Services of Colorado) is a Home Care service provider that serves a large area and has Independent Living experinece.

      If you have additional questions, or need help navigating these resources, please call (303) 442-8662 x 233, leave your name, number, and reason for calling, and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days. You can also send an email to [email protected] – again, including your phone number and reason for contact and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days.

    I Need Access to a Doctor or Medical Services

    CPWD does not offer direct medical services, and we have no doctors on staff.

    If you are on Medicaid, and looking for a disability evaluation, please visit Health First Colorado to find a doctor and request and evaluation.

    If you are on Medicaid, and looking for a doctor or therapist, you can visit Colorado Community Health Alliance, (CCHA), the service/resource navigators for Medicaid participants, or call them, Monday – Friday 8AM -5PM at (303) 256-1717.

    If you are not on Medicaid, need assistance applying for Medicaid first,  you can apply on the PEAK Colorado website.

    If you are not on Medicaid and have other insurance, please reach out to your insurance provider to find a doctor or therapist.

    If you have additional questions, or need help navigating these resources, please call (303) 442-8662 x 233, leave your name, number, and reason for calling, and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days. You can also send an email to [email protected] – again, including your phone number and reason for contact and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days.

    I Need Transportation Assistance

    If you need help finding a ride to a doctor or other appointment, please visit Getting There Guide to find quickly available transportation providers. Getting There Guide will also help you find transportation providers who can take you to your destination, showing the ones that cross county lines or meet other transportation requirements.

    Getting There Guide also offers an App for iPhone and Android.

    Some of the transportation providers in the area are:

    If you have additional questions, or need help navigating these resources, please call (303) 442-8662 x 233, leave your name, number, and reason for calling, and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days. You can also send an email to [email protected] – again, including your phone number and reason for contact and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days.

    I Need Help With Employment

    If you are wanting to find work, but concerned about losing benefits, we can help. We staff Community Partner Work Incentive Counselors (CPWICs), who are expert in helping you navigate looking for work while also protecting your benefits. To schedule an appointment, please call (303) 442-8662 x 233, leave your name, number, and reason for calling, and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days. You can also send an email to [email protected] – again, including your phone number and reason for contact and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days.

    • If you are interested in Ticket to Work (TTW), click here to find out more about the TTW program. On that page, you will also find the CPWD Ticket to Work and Services Interest Form to see if you qualify.
    • CPWD has a Career Coach who is available to help you with employment-related goals including career exploration, resume preparation and review, interview preparation, and job accommodations. To connect with CPWD’s Career Coach, please call call (303) 442-8662 x 233 to request an appointment.
    • The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) has services to help you obtain or maintain a job. If you are already employed, DVR can help you access the accomodations and/or technology you may need to stay employed. DVR has an Interest & Referral Form that you can complete online, which will get you connected with a DVR counselor and on your way to job-seeking. To find your local DVR office, click here

    If you have additional questions, or need help navigating these resources, please call (303) 442-8662 x 233, leave your name, number, and reason for calling, and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days. You can also send an email to [email protected] – again, including your phone number and reason for contact and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days.

    Emergency Preparedness and Resources (Housing, Financial, Food)

    Emergency Preparedness and Resources

    Scroll down to find resources for:

    • Emergency Preparedness
    • Housing Assistance
    • Financial Assistance
    • Food Assistance

    *If you are in a real emergency, please call 911 and ask for help.

    Emergency Preparedness

    To find community services and programs for living independently, and to get assistance in various independent living needs, you may find assistance through the Disability Information & Access Line (DIAL). Watch this video to learn more.

     To register for regional Emergency Alert Systems, please select your County below to access their emergency alert services:

    To find out about ongoing emergencies from the Boulder Office of Emergency Management visit:

    To learn ways to prepare for disasters and emergencies, explore these resources:

     Emergency Housing and Shelters

     Statewide

     Adams County

     Boulder

     Broomfield County

     Gilpin County

     Jefferson County

     Longmont

     Weld County

     Financial Assistance (Rental and Utility)

     Food Assistance

     Statewide

     Adams County:

     Boulder County

     Gilpin County

    If you have additional questions, or need help navigating these resources, please call (303) 442-8662 x 233, leave your name, number, and reason for calling, and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days. You can also send an email to [email protected]  – again, including your phone number and reason for contact and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days.

     

    Thank you for visiting CPWD

    In an independent living environment, people with disabilities have more control and choice over their lives, more freedom to reach for their full potential, and more opportunity to integrate with community.

    1675 Range Street
    Boulder Colorado 80301

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