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We assist people with disabilities in overcoming barriers to independent living.
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Donate to CPWD for Colorado Gives Day!
Events
Join the May 20th Listening Session
Join the May 20th Listening Session
Movement and Mindfulness
Movement and Mindfulness
Wednesday Skills Group
Wednesday Skills Group
We’re thrilled about your interest in joining CPWD’s Wednesday Skills Group! Each Wednesday, we gather at our Boulder office to learn and have fun together. We cover lots of different topics such as cooking, pottery, gardening, communication, and more! To join us, simply select which day you are interested in attending. And remember, our list of topics changes every month, so don’t forget to check back for new topics. We look forward to having you join us for skills-building and community engagement!
North Metro Peer Group
North Metro Peer Group
English: Join a group and learn how to speak up, make your voice heard, and make changes in the community! In-person: Adams County Human Services County Center 11860 N Pecos St, Westminster, CO 80234 Room Cherry A 1106 -- Español: ¡Únete a un grupo y aprende a expresarte, hacer oír tu voz y generar cambios en la comunidad! En persona: Adams County Human Services County Center 11860 N Pecos St, Westminster, CO 80234 Cuarto Cherry A 1106
Longmont Peer Group
Longmont Peer Group
Thank you for your interest in CPWD groups! Please let us know which ones you would like to attend. This is a cross-disability peer support group open to anyone who self-identifies as having a disability. CPWD’s Peer Groups offer opportunities for social networking and making connections with others. Participants are encouraged to share experiences and perspectives, utilize this time for problem-solving particular obstacles and collaborate with others on shared interests/topics. Location: In Person at 615 Main Street, Longmont CO 80501
Youth Peer Group in Thornton
Youth Peer Group in Thornton
Do you want to meet some people around your age that are also trying to live an independent life? Come to the Center for People With Disabilities's Youth Peer Group! Open to ages 17-24 This group will be an opportunity to meet peers with the same goal... to be independent. You will get the chance to learn from others' experiences, share your experiences, and learn more about independence. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you!
Game Day Online
Game Day Online
CPWD
Home - Center for People With Disabilities
Home - Center for People With Disabilities
Discover resources, advocacy, and support for individuals with disabilities in the Boulder-Denver area to promote independent living and community integration.
Two Months, One Movement: Celebrating the Intersection of LGBTQ+ and Disability Pride — Center for People With Disabilities
Two Months, One Movement: Celebrating the Intersection of LGBTQ+ and Disability Pride — Center for People With Disabilities
June and July belong together. Pride Month and Disability Pride Month are often treated as separate celebrations, but for a significant part of our community, they are one story told in two chapters. The overlap between LGBTQ+ and disability identities is not a footnote: 36% of LGBTQ+ adults repo
Mobility Awareness, Accessibility, and the Future of Inclusive Communities. — Center for People With Disabilities
Mobility Awareness, Accessibility, and the Future of Inclusive Communities. — Center for People With Disabilities
For Maya, getting to a farmers market means checking curb cuts, elevator status, and door weights before she ever leaves home. Her experience reflects what millions of people with mobility disabilities know every day: accessibility isn't a design feature. It's the difference between participating in
Mental Health Awareness Month: Colorado Is Moving Forward — Center for People With Disabilities
Mental Health Awareness Month: Colorado Is Moving Forward — Center for People With Disabilities
Every May, Mental Health Awareness Month invites us to look honestly at where we are — and this year, that means holding two truths at once. At the national level, federal Medicaid cuts and instability at SAMHSA have created real uncertainty for people with disabilities who depend on mental health s
When a Disease Changes What's Possible: Understanding Disability, Benefits, and Your Rights — Center for People With Disabilities
When a Disease Changes What's Possible: Understanding Disability, Benefits, and Your Rights — Center for People With Disabilities
When my father's Parkinson's tremors ended his career, our family entered a world most people don't know exists until they're already inside it: the long, complicated gap between a diagnosis and the support system meant to catch you. His story is one of millions. This article walks through how disea
Celebrating Women's History Month: Five Voices Shaping Disability Rights — Center for People With Disabilities
Celebrating Women's History Month: Five Voices Shaping Disability Rights — Center for People With Disabilities
March is Women's History Month, and at CPWD we are proud to celebrate the women who are leading, advocating, and changing the world every single day. In this article, we're shining a spotlight on five remarkable women whose work in disability rights and awareness continues to push society toward a m
What Is a Disability? It’s a Natural Part of Human Diversity. — Center for People With Disabilities
What Is a Disability? It’s a Natural Part of Human Diversity. — Center for People With Disabilities
More than 1 in 4 Americans has a disability — but most of us picture only a fraction of what that really means. Disability includes chronic pain, PTSD, low vision, intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, and so much more. What is a disability, exactly? The answer is mo
Understanding IDD in 2026: Independence, Self-Advocacy, and Community in Colorado — Center for People With Disabilities
Understanding IDD in 2026: Independence, Self-Advocacy, and Community in Colorado — Center for People With Disabilities
From Grief to Action: The Beloved Community as Our Roadmap — Center for People With Disabilities
From Grief to Action: The Beloved Community as Our Roadmap — Center for People With Disabilities
2026: Continuing the Work That Builds Independent Living — Center for People With Disabilities
2026: Continuing the Work That Builds Independent Living — Center for People With Disabilities
In this article, we want to share what CPWD is working on in 2026, where we are focusing our energy, the partnerships we are building, and the policy and service priorities guiding our work.
2025: Community, Advocacy, and Hard-Won Progress — Center for People With Disabilities
2025: Community, Advocacy, and Hard-Won Progress — Center for People With Disabilities
Resilience, Culture & Community: Honoring Indigenous Experiences of Disability During Native American Heritage Month — Center for People With Disabilities
Resilience, Culture & Community: Honoring Indigenous Experiences of Disability During Native American Heritage Month — Center for People With Disabilities
Veteran Directed Care: Helping Veterans with Disabilities Live Independently, at Home! — Center for People With Disabilities
Veteran Directed Care: Helping Veterans with Disabilities Live Independently, at Home! — Center for People With Disabilities
Beyond the Salute: How Independent Living Services Help Veterans with Disabilities Thrive — Center for People With Disabilities
Beyond the Salute: How Independent Living Services Help Veterans with Disabilities Thrive — Center for People With Disabilities
Protecting Our Rights: Why Advocacy Is Never Finished — Center for People With Disabilities
Protecting Our Rights: Why Advocacy Is Never Finished — Center for People With Disabilities
Building Inclusive Futures: National Disability Employment Awareness Month — Center for People With Disabilities
Building Inclusive Futures: National Disability Employment Awareness Month — Center for People With Disabilities
The Many Ways We Speak: From ASL to Advanced Technology; the Evolution of Accessibility. — Center for People With Disabilities
The Many Ways We Speak: From ASL to Advanced Technology; the Evolution of Accessibility. — Center for People With Disabilities
The Power of Possibility: CPWD’s Core Services and the Independent Living Legacy — Center for People With Disabilities
The Power of Possibility: CPWD’s Core Services and the Independent Living Legacy — Center for People With Disabilities
Empowering Independence: How CPWD is Supporting Coloradans Through SSI/SSDI Benefits and Beyond — Center for People With Disabilities
Empowering Independence: How CPWD is Supporting Coloradans Through SSI/SSDI Benefits and Beyond — Center for People With Disabilities
End-of-Summer Adventures: Accessible Trails, Parks, and Recreation Across Colorado — Center for People With Disabilities
End-of-Summer Adventures: Accessible Trails, Parks, and Recreation Across Colorado — Center for People With Disabilities
How AI Is Changing Accessibility: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Ahead — Center for People With Disabilities
How AI Is Changing Accessibility: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Ahead — Center for People With Disabilities
Public Accommodations in Colorado: Progress in Motion — Center for People With Disabilities
Public Accommodations in Colorado: Progress in Motion — Center for People With Disabilities
Beyond the Vest: Debunking the Myths That Undermine Service Animal Access — Center for People With Disabilities
Beyond the Vest: Debunking the Myths That Undermine Service Animal Access — Center for People With Disabilities
Disability Awareness Is Not a Moment, It's a Movement — Center for People With Disabilities
Disability Awareness Is Not a Moment, It's a Movement — Center for People With Disabilities
Disability Pride Month: Acknowledging Our History, Value, Rights, and Justice. — Center for People With Disabilities
Disability Pride Month: Acknowledging Our History, Value, Rights, and Justice. — Center for People With Disabilities
Pride, Power, and the Call for Equality: Celebrating the Intersection of LGBTQ+ and Disability Pride — Center for People With Disabilities
Pride, Power, and the Call for Equality: Celebrating the Intersection of LGBTQ+ and Disability Pride — Center for People With Disabilities
More Than Words: A Closer Look at the Deaf Community — Center for People With Disabilities
More Than Words: A Closer Look at the Deaf Community — Center for People With Disabilities
Beyond Vision: Thriving in Life After the Loss of Sight — Center for People With Disabilities
Beyond Vision: Thriving in Life After the Loss of Sight — Center for People With Disabilities
Access, Autonomy, and Advocacy: A Look at the DeafBlind Community — Center for People With Disabilities
Access, Autonomy, and Advocacy: A Look at the DeafBlind Community — Center for People With Disabilities
Peer Support: The Heart of Independent Living — Center for People With Disabilities
Peer Support: The Heart of Independent Living — Center for People With Disabilities
Good News for Colorado’s Disability Community: Recent Wins in Accessibility, Inclusion, and Innovation — Center for People With Disabilities
Good News for Colorado’s Disability Community: Recent Wins in Accessibility, Inclusion, and Innovation — Center for People With Disabilities
Mental Health Challenges: An Invisible Disability — Center for People With Disabilities
Mental Health Challenges: An Invisible Disability — Center for People With Disabilities
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Limb Loss and Limb Difference: Turning Awareness into Action — Center for People With Disabilities
Limb Loss and Limb Difference: Turning Awareness into Action — Center for People With Disabilities
Disability Doesn’t Discriminate – Why Advocacy and Accessibility Matter for Everyone - Center for People With Disabilities
Disability Doesn’t Discriminate – Why Advocacy and Accessibility Matter for Everyone - Center for People With Disabilities
Invisible Disability: How Brain Trauma Intersects with Homelessness, Mental Health, and Recidivism - Center for People With Disabilities
Invisible Disability: How Brain Trauma Intersects with Homelessness, Mental Health, and Recidivism - Center for People With Disabilities
Five Women Who Are Revolutionizing Disability Rights and Representation - Center for People With Disabilities
Five Women Who Are Revolutionizing Disability Rights and Representation - Center for People With Disabilities
We Need Your Voice! - Center for People With Disabilities
We Need Your Voice! - Center for People With Disabilities
Collaboration and Vision: Expanding Independent Living Services and Partnerships - Center for People With Disabilities
Collaboration and Vision: Expanding Independent Living Services and Partnerships - Center for People With Disabilities
Independence in Action: Real Stories from CPWD Consumers - Center for People With Disabilities
Independence in Action: Real Stories from CPWD Consumers - Center for People With Disabilities
CPWD 2024 Year in Review: Advancing Equity and Empowering Communities through Advocacy - Center for People With Disabilities
CPWD 2024 Year in Review: Advancing Equity and Empowering Communities through Advocacy - Center for People With Disabilities
The Vital Role of Family and Professional Caregivers in Our Society - Center for People With Disabilities
The Vital Role of Family and Professional Caregivers in Our Society - Center for People With Disabilities
Veterans Independence Program: Empowering Self-Directed Care for Veterans - Center for People With Disabilities
Veterans Independence Program: Empowering Self-Directed Care for Veterans - Center for People With Disabilities
Your Vote, Your Voice: The Power of Civic Engagement - Center for People With Disabilities
Your Vote, Your Voice: The Power of Civic Engagement - Center for People With Disabilities
An Inclusive Halloween: Creating Accessible and Empowering Celebrations for All - Center for People With Disabilities
An Inclusive Halloween: Creating Accessible and Empowering Celebrations for All - Center for People With Disabilities
Accessible and Electronic Voting in 2024 - Center for People With Disabilities
Accessible and Electronic Voting in 2024 - Center for People With Disabilities
The Importance of Accessible Voting and the Resources to Get There - Center for People With Disabilities
The Importance of Accessible Voting and the Resources to Get There - Center for People With Disabilities
CPWD Launches the Immigration Advocacy Coalition - Center for People With Disabilities
CPWD Launches the Immigration Advocacy Coalition - Center for People With Disabilities
Disability Voting Rights Week: Advancing Equity and Accessibility for All Voters - Center for People With Disabilities
Disability Voting Rights Week: Advancing Equity and Accessibility for All Voters - Center for People With Disabilities
Celebrating and Understanding the Roles of Assistive Animals - Center for People With Disabilities
Celebrating and Understanding the Roles of Assistive Animals - Center for People With Disabilities
Building an Inclusive Society: Expanding Public Accommodations - Center for People With Disabilities
Building an Inclusive Society: Expanding Public Accommodations - Center for People With Disabilities
Workplace Accommodations: A Pathway to Independence and Inclusion - Center for People With Disabilities
Workplace Accommodations: A Pathway to Independence and Inclusion - Center for People With Disabilities
The ADA: A Philosophical and Global Perspective on Independent Living - Center for People With Disabilities
The ADA: A Philosophical and Global Perspective on Independent Living - Center for People With Disabilities
The Independent Living Movement: Past, Present, and Future - Center for People With Disabilities
The Independent Living Movement: Past, Present, and Future - Center for People With Disabilities
Designing for All: The Power of Universal Design - Center for People With Disabilities
Designing for All: The Power of Universal Design - Center for People With Disabilities
Advocating for Support Service Providers for the Deafblind Community - Center for People With Disabilities
Advocating for Support Service Providers for the Deafblind Community - Center for People With Disabilities
Peer Support Groups at CPWD: Creating Community and Sharing Resources - Center for People With Disabilities
Peer Support Groups at CPWD: Creating Community and Sharing Resources - Center for People With Disabilities
From Awareness to Action: Strategies for Managing Mental Health - Center for People With Disabilities
From Awareness to Action: Strategies for Managing Mental Health - Center for People With Disabilities
Recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month: Intersection of Mental Health and Disabilities - Center for People With Disabilities
Recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month: Intersection of Mental Health and Disabilities - Center for People With Disabilities
Advancing Independence: Celebrating Prosthetic Innovation in Limb Loss Awareness Month - Center for People With Disabilities
Advancing Independence: Celebrating Prosthetic Innovation in Limb Loss Awareness Month - Center for People With Disabilities
Empowering Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month: Breaking Barriers Through Legislation - Center for People With Disabilities
Empowering Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month: Breaking Barriers Through Legislation - Center for People With Disabilities
Raising Awareness: March is Brain Injury Awareness Month - Center for People With Disabilities
Raising Awareness: March is Brain Injury Awareness Month - Center for People With Disabilities
Disability Rights Advocacy Day: A Disability Gathering at the Capitol - Center for People With Disabilities
Disability Rights Advocacy Day: A Disability Gathering at the Capitol - Center for People With Disabilities
HOME | DRAD
HOME | DRAD
Champions of Disability Rights: The Story of Three Powerful Women - Center for People With Disabilities
Champions of Disability Rights: The Story of Three Powerful Women - Center for People With Disabilities
Intersectionality and the IDEA Committee
Intersectionality and the IDEA Committee
Employment - Center for People With Disabilities
Employment - Center for People With Disabilities
Lawmakers Want To End SSI Marriage Penalty For People With Developmental Disabilities
Lawmakers Want To End SSI Marriage Penalty For People With Developmental Disabilities
Disability Activist Ed Roberts on "60 Minutes" with Harry Reasoner
Disability Activist Ed Roberts on "60 Minutes" with Harry Reasoner
Ms Wheelchair Colorado 2023 with ASL interpretation
Ms Wheelchair Colorado 2023 with ASL interpretation
Taking Steps Forward: An Interview with Maria Stepanyan (with ASL interpretation)
Taking Steps Forward: An Interview with Maria Stepanyan (with ASL interpretation)
Understanding Autism with Sylvan and Meira (ASL Interpretation)
Understanding Autism with Sylvan and Meira (ASL Interpretation)
Brightening the Season: Uplifting Resources and Mental Health Support - Center for People With Disabilities
Brightening the Season: Uplifting Resources and Mental Health Support - Center for People With Disabilities
Support 2023 Colorado Gives Day Campaign on Colorado Gives 365
Support 2023 Colorado Gives Day Campaign on Colorado Gives 365
Amplifying Impact: Expressing Gratitude on Colorado Gives Day for the Center for People with Disabilities - Center for People With Disabilities
Amplifying Impact: Expressing Gratitude on Colorado Gives Day for the Center for People with Disabilities - Center for People With Disabilities
Colorado Gives Day 2023
Colorado Gives Day 2023
Navigating the Digital Landscape: A Journey of Inclusion - Center for People With Disabilities
Navigating the Digital Landscape: A Journey of Inclusion - Center for People With Disabilities
Guaranteed Income Pilot Project | City of Boulder
Guaranteed Income Pilot Project | City of Boulder
Engage, Empower, and Advocate: CPWD’s Voter Guide - Center for People With Disabilities
Engage, Empower, and Advocate: CPWD’s Voter Guide - Center for People With Disabilities
The Power of Peer Support: A Cornerstone of the Independent Living Philosophy - Center for People With Disabilities
The Power of Peer Support: A Cornerstone of the Independent Living Philosophy - Center for People With Disabilities
"It's Basic" Documentary Premiere hosted by the City of Boulder
"It's Basic" Documentary Premiere hosted by the City of Boulder
Championing Diversity and Inclusion: The Evolution of CPWD’s IDEA Committee - Center for People With Disabilities
Championing Diversity and Inclusion: The Evolution of CPWD’s IDEA Committee - Center for People With Disabilities
Employment - Center for People With Disabilities
Employment - Center for People With Disabilities
Amber’s Story: A Journey to Employment and Independence - Center for People With Disabilities
Amber’s Story: A Journey to Employment and Independence - Center for People With Disabilities
Disability Voting Rights and Voting Accessibility - Center for People With Disabilities
Disability Voting Rights and Voting Accessibility - Center for People With Disabilities
Celebrating and Understanding the Roles of Assistive Animals - Center for People With Disabilities
Celebrating and Understanding the Roles of Assistive Animals - Center for People With Disabilities
The History and Celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act
The History and Celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Breaking Barriers: Understanding Ableism and Embracing the Strengths of Sensory Loss - Center for People With Disabilities
Breaking Barriers: Understanding Ableism and Embracing the Strengths of Sensory Loss - Center for People With Disabilities
A Series Of New Bills: Victory for People with Disabilities in Colorado - Center for People With Disabilities
A Series Of New Bills: Victory for People with Disabilities in Colorado - Center for People With Disabilities
Email HCPF here: capitolcontact.com
Email HCPF here: capitolcontact.com
Creating A More Equitable Society, Together - Center for People With Disabilities
Creating A More Equitable Society, Together - Center for People With Disabilities
Autism Part 2: An In-Depth Exploration of Autism - Center for People With Disabilities
Autism Part 2: An In-Depth Exploration of Autism - Center for People With Disabilities
Find My Legislator | Colorado General Assembly
Find My Legislator | Colorado General Assembly
Email action alert template for HB23-1302
Email action alert template for HB23-1302
Testify for HB23-1302 : Basic Access in Housing for People with Disabilities and Aging Coloradans
Testify for HB23-1302 : Basic Access in Housing for People with Disabilities and Aging Coloradans
Tell Colorado State Senators to Support House Bill 1136!
Tell Colorado State Senators to Support House Bill 1136!
Advocating for Limb Loss Awareness and New Legislation to Ensure Effective Support for Those with Limb Loss or Limb Difference - Center for People With Disabilities
Advocating for Limb Loss Awareness and New Legislation to Ensure Effective Support for Those with Limb Loss or Limb Difference - Center for People With Disabilities
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and the Independent Living Movement - Center for People With Disabilities
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and the Independent Living Movement - Center for People With Disabilities
Jenn Ochs: Advocate and Inspiration as Ms. Wheelchair Colorado - Center for People With Disabilities
Jenn Ochs: Advocate and Inspiration as Ms. Wheelchair Colorado - Center for People With Disabilities
Remembering Ed Milewski: A Champion of Independent Living - Center for People With Disabilities
Remembering Ed Milewski: A Champion of Independent Living - Center for People With Disabilities
Champions of Disability Rights: The Story of Three Powerful Women - Center for People With Disabilities
Champions of Disability Rights: The Story of Three Powerful Women - Center for People With Disabilities
Activist Judy Heumann led a reimagining of what it means to be disabled
Activist Judy Heumann led a reimagining of what it means to be disabled
Disability Rights Advocacy, Yesterday and Today - Center for People With Disabilities
Disability Rights Advocacy, Yesterday and Today - Center for People With Disabilities
Intersectionality, Systemic Oppression, and Black Lives Matter - Center for People With Disabilities
Intersectionality, Systemic Oppression, and Black Lives Matter - Center for People With Disabilities
Important Information about Benefits Counseling - Center for People With Disabilities
Important Information about Benefits Counseling - Center for People With Disabilities
Intersectionality and the IDEA Committee
Intersectionality and the IDEA Committee
MLK Jr and the Disability Rights Movement - Center for People With Disabilities
MLK Jr and the Disability Rights Movement - Center for People With Disabilities
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