Center for People With Disabilities

08/29/2025

🌄 Accessible End-of-Summer Adventures in Colorado 🌿

As the warm days begin to wind down, many of us feel the call to get outside one last time. Luckily, Colorado is packed with accessible ways to soak up the sunshine — from adaptive hiking trails and cycling programs to inclusive fishing, camping, and more.

💚 Recreation isn't just fun — it’s a gateway to wellness, independence, and community. And thanks to cities, parks, and nonprofits stepping up across the state, more people with disabilities can now explore Colorado’s incredible natural beauty like never before.

✨ Whether you're looking for one last adventure or planning ahead for fall, we've gathered some of the best accessible outdoor options to help you get out and explore.

🗺️ Read the full list here: https://www.cpwd.org/blog/accessible-colorado-outdoor-adventures



www.cpwd.org/blog/end-of-summer-adventures-accessible-trails-parks-and-recreation-across-colorado

As summer begins to wind down, many of us feel the pull to get outside one last time before the cooler weather sets in. Colorado offers endless opportunities to enjoy nature, from hiking, fishing, cycling, camping, or simply soaking in the views. We understand that recreation is a pathway to wellne

08/16/2025

♿✨ Accessible tech = essential.
For millions of people with disabilities, it’s the difference between being included… or being left out.

💻 As AI becomes part of the tools we use every day, it’s changing how we:
📄 Read documents
🚌 Navigate public spaces
📞 Join meetings
🏛️ Access public services

Some AI innovations are breaking barriers in ways we’ve never seen before. Others still have a long way to go.

🔍 In our latest article, CPWD explores:
✅ How AI is improving accessibility
⚠️ The challenges we still face
🚀 What the future could hold

Read the full story 👉 www.cpwd.org/blog/how-ai-is-changing-accessibility-progress-challenges-and-the-path-ahead

Accessible technology is essential for people to function in our ever-increasingly digitized society. For millions of people with disabilities, access to technology can mean the difference between participating fully in education, employment, healthcare, and civic life, or being excluded as a result

08/11/2025

Just attended a great community conversation hosted by the City of Boulder and the Center for People With Disabilities on making our city’s buildings, parks, and programs more accessible and inclusive for everyone.

Your voice matters in shaping Boulder’s ADA Transition Plan, this is our chance to ensure accessibility is not an afterthought, but a core part of how we plan for the future. Scan the QR code in the photo or use the link to let the city know how we can improve accessibility for all.

08/08/2025

🌟 Opening Doors, Expanding Access in Colorado 🌟

Public spaces belong to everyone. And across Colorado, real change is happening—making our communities more inclusive, accessible, and welcoming for all.

In our latest blog, Public Accommodations in Colorado: Progress in Motion, Kyra Coates explores:
✅ New laws strengthening accessibility rights
✅ How digital spaces are becoming more inclusive
✅ Real-world examples of communities stepping up

Every ramp built, every website redesigned, every barrier removed—these are steps toward a Colorado where everyone belongs.

📖 Read the full story here: https://www.cpwd.org/blog/public-accommodations-in-colorado-progress-in-motion

💬 Tell us in the comments: Have you noticed accessibility improvements in your community? What still needs to change?

Across Colorado, a shift is taking place, one rooted in dignity, access, and the unwavering belief that everyone should have access to public life. From courthouses to classrooms, digital platforms to neighborhood cafés, new laws and community-led advocacy initiatives are opening more doors, litera...

08/02/2025

Each August, International Assistance Dog Week offers a moment to pause and honor the extraordinary dogs who work side by side with people with disabilities, guiding, alerting, retrieving, and offering essential independence every day. Every year, we recognize International Assistance Dog Week, which this year goes from August 3 to 9.

As we build more inclusive communities, addressing the myths around service animals is a key part of ensuring full access for everyone. This article explores the myths and the truth around service animals and how we can understand their roles better.

Follow the link below to read the complete article!

Each August, International Assistance Dog Week offers a moment to pause and honor the extraordinary dogs who work side by side with people with disabilities, guiding, alerting, retrieving, and offering essential independence every day. Every year, we recognize International Assistance Dog Week, whic

07/28/2025

Listen to Craig Towler from CPWD on KGNU!

This month, on KGNU Community Radio's A Public Affair, Jim was joined in the studio by David Grimsland from Autism Society of Boulder County and Craig Towler from the Center for People With Disabilities . Together, they talk more about the work their organizations are doing to support people with autism spectrum disorders and assist people with disabilities, respectively.

Listen in at https://www.commfound.org/blog/a-public-affair-on-kgnu-autism-society-boulder-county-and-the-center-for-people-with-disabilities/

07/24/2025

✨Help Make Boulder More Accessible! ✨

The City of Boulder and the Center for People With Disabilities (CPWD) want to hear from you! Share your thoughts on how to improve access to city buildings, parks, and programs.

Why Your Voice Matters

The city is updating its ADA Transition Plan to better meet the needs of our community. Your input will help shape the changes.

At this session, you can:

Share your ideas on how the city can be more accessible

Talk directly with city staff working on the project

Learn about future updates and ways to stay involved

Event Details

Date: Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025
Time: Two sessions (same presentation)
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Location:
Center for People With Disabilities:
1675 Range Street, Boulder 80301
Details: Lunch will be provided. The morning and afternoon session will be the same presentation so join the session that is best for you.

RSVP here: https://cpwd.wufoo.com/forms/w1fjqpoz13frada/ or follow the link in our bio.

Join us in shaping a more inclusive and accessible Boulder. Your experience is essential to a community that serves everyone. Let's work together to build a future where all community members can thrive!

07/23/2025

Tiffany Diaz came to CPWD a year ago to get help applying for Disability Benefits. What she ended up getting was an entire supportive team helping her find her way back to independence. Listen to her story!

07/16/2025

Every July, Disability Pride Month invites us to pause, reflect, and celebrate the strength, diversity, and leadership of people with disabilities. Even as we honor how far we’ve come, we recognize that barriers still remain, not just in buildings and policies, but in attitudes, language, and everyday interactions. That’s why this month, we’re taking a closer look at disability awareness: what it really means, why it matters, and how it can serve as a catalyst for meaningful inclusion in every part of society, from classrooms and clinics to boardrooms and city planning.

Every July, Disability Pride Month invites us to pause, reflect, and celebrate the strength, diversity, and leadership of people with disabilities. Even as we honor how far we’ve come, we recognize that barriers still remain, not just in buildings and policies, but in attitudes, language, and ever...

07/12/2025

✨Free Webinar: Ticket to Work and Reasonable Accommodations✨
July 30, 2025
3 – 4:30 p.m. ET

Do you have a disability? Are you working or considering employment and looking for guidance? Join us for a free Work Incentives Seminar Event (WISE) webinar on Wednesday, July 30, at 3 p.m. ET.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

👉 What reasonable accommodations are and how they can help you at work
👉 How to ask for accommodations if you need them
👉 How the Ticket to Work Program can help you enter the workforce and get support

Register by 7/30/2025 and take the next step toward employment success!

Register Now
Online: choosework.ssa.gov/wise

By Phone: 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY)

You will receive a registration confirmation message with instructions on how to log in to the webinar. Please be sure to check your spam folder. Questions? Contact us.

WISE in American Sign Language (ASL): Our ASL Guide can help individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing access our monthly WISE webinars using Video Relay Service.

Additional accessibility information is available on the registration page.

Questions about Ticket to Work?

The Ticket Program supports career development for people ages 18 through 64 who receive Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI/SSI) and want to work. Monthly WISE webinars provide information about Social Security programs, Work Incentives, and other resources that may help you or someone you know on the path to financial independence through work.

Email us: TicketToWork@ssa.gov

Call us: 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY)

Visit our website: choosework.ssa.gov

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07/03/2025

Every July, Disability Pride Month invites us to celebrate a powerful truth: people with disabilities may have different abilities, and that is something to honor and celebrate.

Disability Pride Month is more than a symbolic event. It’s a cultural and political movement rooted in decades of advocacy and resilience. It uplifts the voices of people with disabilities, challenges outdated perceptions, and reclaims disability as a vital, visible part of human diversity. In this article, we will explore the history of Disability Pride Month, the origins and evolution of the Independent Living Movement, the changes we have seen, and look to a future that recognizes intersectionality and justice.

Follow the link below to learn more about Disability Pride and the history, present actions, and future of this movement!

Disability Pride Month is more than a symbolic event. It’s a cultural and political movement rooted in decades of advocacy and resilience. It uplifts the voices of people with disabilities, challenges outdated perceptions, and reclaims disability as a vital, visible part of human diversity. In thi...

07/02/2025

Every July, Disability Pride Month invites us to celebrate a powerful truth: people with disabilities may have different abilities, and that is something to honor and celebrate.

Disability Pride Month is more than a symbolic event. It’s a cultural and political movement rooted in decades of advocacy and resilience. It uplifts the voices of people with disabilities, challenges outdated perceptions, and reclaims disability as a vital, visible part of human diversity. In this article, we will explore the history of Disability Pride Month, the origins and evolution of the Independent Living Movement, the changes we have seen, and look to a future that recognizes intersectionality and justice.

Follow the link in our bio to learn more about Disability Pride and the history, present actions, and future of this movement!