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This morning, IC Staff and Board Members attended the Downtown Colorado Springs Partnership Breakfast with other communi...
09/20/2024

This morning, IC Staff and Board Members attended the Downtown Colorado Springs Partnership Breakfast with other community organizations and leaders! ๐ŸŒ‡

This event was a great opportunity to talk about the future of downtown Colorado Springs and make sure that folks with disabilities have a seat at the table. Our work continues to help create a community where everyone is Known, Valued, & Included! ๐Ÿ’š

Our September Newsletter is LIVE! Click on the following link to learn about Deaf Awareness Month, a new partnership in ...
09/17/2024

Our September Newsletter is LIVE! Click on the following link to learn about Deaf Awareness Month, a new partnership in Colorado Springs, Disability Voting Rights, and more! โฌ‡

September at The IC! Building a world where everyone is Known, Valued, & Included๏ปฟ What's Going On at The IC? Please enjoy this month's snapshot of the events and news happening here at The Independen

The City of Colorado Springs is seeking public input on the upcoming South Downtown Rail Underpass Reconstruction. The I...
09/16/2024

The City of Colorado Springs is seeking public input on the upcoming South Downtown Rail Underpass Reconstruction. The IC is hosting community office hours at our office on September 25 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The city invites you to stop by at your convenience. The information available and the opportunities to engage with the project team will be the same at each virtual and in-person session.

For more information, click the following linkโฌ‡

Planning Phase Seeking Input Community Office HoursDo you have questions about the project, want more information about the upcoming environmental review process, or want to be more informed? Please visit one of our community office hours to get involved and meet our project team!Virtual: Tuesday, S...

09/14/2024
Last week, The IC joined other community partners at Fox Run Regional Park for Outdoor Accessibility Day! ๐Ÿ”Our team was ...
09/12/2024

Last week, The IC joined other community partners at Fox Run Regional Park for Outdoor Accessibility Day! ๐Ÿ”

Our team was able to share resources about The IC with folks, connect with local government entities about outdoor accessibility, and our Community Outreach Coordinator, Maria was even able to test drive some adaptive vehicles!

September 10 is World Su***de Prevention Day. Do you need someone to talk to? Text or call 988 to be connected with free...
09/10/2024

September 10 is World Su***de Prevention Day.

Do you need someone to talk to? Text or call 988 to be connected with free, confidential, and judgement-free care to help. Talking with someone can help save your life.

Did you know that 988 is now the universal number for a national su***de prevention and mental health crisis hotline? On July 16, 2020 the FCC officially designated 988 as the new Lifeline and Veterans Crisis Line number, requiring all U.S. telecommunication providers to activate 988 for all phone lines in the United States

Su***de can affect every single one of us. By raising awareness, reducing the stigma, and encouraging action we can help to reduce the instances of su***de around the world. ***dePreventionDay

Disability Voting Rights Week is a movement aimed at ensuring that every eligible voter with a disability can participat...
09/09/2024

Disability Voting Rights Week is a movement aimed at ensuring that every eligible voter with a disability can participate fully in our democracy. Despite more than 38 million people with disabilities being eligible to vote, many face access barriers that prevent them from casting their ballots.

DVRW, formerly known as National Disability Voter Registration Week, is organized by the American Association of People with Disabilitiesโ€™ REV UP Voting Campaign. Its mission is to eliminate these barriers and champion the rights of disabled voters.

Want to learn more about REV UP Voting Campaign? Click on the following link โฌ‡
https://www.aapd.com/about-rev-up/

Got plans tomorrow? Stop by Fox Run Regional Park for Outdoor Accessibility Day! The IC will be there to share resources...
09/06/2024

Got plans tomorrow? Stop by Fox Run Regional Park for Outdoor Accessibility Day! The IC will be there to share resources, information, and answer any questions that you may have! ๐Ÿ’š

You can read more about Outdoor Accessibility Day by clicking on the link below โฌ‡
https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/outdoor-accessibility-day-at-fox-run-regional-park/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFHBspleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQhyRLlnJDK7yK1rePm2oO2QnFsM0rFrWsxpvqe805WHFHXO8ucZzL5CFQ_aem_VZyun076D-gMKsxNQznShA

Saturday, September 7, 10:00 a.m. โ€“ 2:00 p.m. 2110 Stella Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 The outdoors are for us all! Learn about the increasing amount of accessibility in the outdoors around the Pikes Peak Region at Fox Run Regional Park. Test drive adaptive vehicles, talk with folks working a...

Visit Colorado Springs has partnered with Wheel the World to inspire people with disabilities to travel and enjoy the in...
09/06/2024

Visit Colorado Springs has partnered with Wheel the World to inspire people with disabilities to travel and enjoy the incredible experiences our city has to offer!

Through this collaboration, Colorado Springs is officially 'Destination Verified' with Wheel the World - opening the door for everyone, regardless of disability, to make travel plans and find accessible hotels, restaurants, experiences, and destinations throughout the city.

Together, we are continuing our work to build a world where everyone is Known, Valued, and Included! ๐Ÿ’š

Click on the link below to watch a video put together by Visit COS and Wheel the World โฌ‡

In Olympic City USA, you can discover incredible adaptive and accessible experiences for everyone to enjoy. Colorado Springs is Destination Verified through ...

Colorado Spring's own and UCCS graduate Morgan Stickney has won the silver medal in the 100-meter freestyle at the 2024 ...
09/05/2024

Colorado Spring's own and UCCS graduate Morgan Stickney has won the silver medal in the 100-meter freestyle at the 2024 Paris Paralympics after winning gold on Monday in the 400-meter freestyle! Congrats Morgan! ๐Ÿฅ‡๐Ÿฅˆ

Morgan Stickney, who attended the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs and trained locally at the Olympic Training Center, captured a silver medal Wednesday in the womenโ€™s 100-meter freestyle S7 at the

09/05/2024

ONE OF ONE ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

The U.S. wheelchair rugby team is the only team to medal at every Paralympic Games!

How cool is this!? Colorado Springs is home to Paralympic champions! ๐Ÿ…
09/03/2024

How cool is this!? Colorado Springs is home to Paralympic champions! ๐Ÿ…

Matt Stutzman's Paralympic career has been amazing, and he caps it off with a gold medal in the 2024 Paris Paralympic Ga...
09/03/2024

Matt Stutzman's Paralympic career has been amazing, and he caps it off with a gold medal in the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games! ๐Ÿฅ‡

One of the best Labor Day Weekend traditions in COS, The Labor Day Liftoff! ๐ŸŽˆHappy Labor Day from your friends at The IC...
09/02/2024

One of the best Labor Day Weekend traditions in COS, The Labor Day Liftoff! ๐ŸŽˆ

Happy Labor Day from your friends at The IC! ๐Ÿ’š

Our office is closed today and will reopen tomorrow, September 3, for our regular business hours.

What a beautiful scene in Paris! The 2024 Paralympic Games have begun! ๐Ÿ…
08/29/2024

What a beautiful scene in Paris! The 2024 Paralympic Games have begun! ๐Ÿ…

The Opening Ceremonies for the 2024 Paralympic Games are today in Paris, France! For the first time in the history of th...
08/28/2024

The Opening Ceremonies for the 2024 Paralympic Games are today in Paris, France!

For the first time in the history of the Paralympics, the Opening Ceremony will take place outside of a stadium. The iconic Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysees will serve as the backdrop when athletes from around the world take part in the Parade of Nations.

There will be around 4,400 athletes from a record 168 delegations. The US Paralympian Team features 225 athletes, 8 of which are from Colorado! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Want to learn more about the Opening Ceremonies? Click on the following link โฌ‡
https://www.paralympic.org/paris-2024/news/wait-over-paralympic-games-open-28-august

๐Ÿ“ธ: paralympics.org

Did you know that today is National Dog Day?! While we love to celebrate our canine companions everyday, August 26 is se...
08/26/2024

Did you know that today is National Dog Day?! While we love to celebrate our canine companions everyday, August 26 is set aside to help spread awareness about the importance of adopting dogs from shelters and encourage the adoption of any dog, no matter the breed, that needs a home. ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿฆฎ

Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region always has four-legged friends available for adoption! Click the following link to see dogs that are available for adoption โฌ‡
https://pets.hsppr.org/

Are you looking for a way to support veterans in our community? Silver Key is accepting donations for 13 Veteran Apartme...
08/23/2024

Are you looking for a way to support veterans in our community? Silver Key is accepting donations for 13 Veteran Apartments here in Colorado Springs!

Click the link below to see how you can help! ๐Ÿ™Œ
https://www.silverkey.org/silver-key-apartments-donation/

Help us furnish a Veteran's Home! Silver Key's affordable housing project includes 13 Veteran Apartments. Our goal is to have these units fully furnished by October 1st, ensuring they have a safe & comfortable place to call home.

DONATE TODAY: https://ow.ly/sueK50T4lwE

For more info: https://ow.ly/vzH550T4lwF

You still have time to let our community know how much you love The IC! Nominations are now open in the CS Independentโ€™s...
08/21/2024

You still have time to let our community know how much you love The IC! Nominations are now open in the CS Independentโ€™s โ€œBest of Colorado Springs 2024โ€ awards. ๐Ÿ“ข

From August 1 to 31, you have the opportunity to vote for The IC and other amazing local businesses in dozens of different categories! This year, The IC is hoping to compete in the โ€œIn-Home Care Providerโ€ category.

There is only one round of voting and the winners will be announced on October 31.

For all rules and to cast your vote, head to the following website: https://vote.csindy.com/

To nominate The IC for Best In-Home Care Provider, click "Health & Wellness" and then click "In-Home Care Provider." Once you're there, click "The Independence Center"

In order to make your vote count, make sure to go through all the categories and vote for 19 more of your favorite local businesses!

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is hosting a "Silent Night" on September 11! Check out the post below to learn more about this eve...
08/20/2024

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is hosting a "Silent Night" on September 11! Check out the post below to learn more about this event. ๐Ÿฆ’๐Ÿฆ“

Join us Wed., Sept. 11, 2024, for Silent Night, an evening of mindfulness at the Zoo. At the event, guests enjoy a quiet Zoo experience with only the natural sounds of animals and the mountainside.

Attendees are asked to silence phones and other noisy devices, and to keep all communication to a whisper. 'Noise-friendly' buildings are open for those who may need to take a moment to regroup or take an important phone call. The rest of the Zoo will be quiet.

All ages are welcome, but please consider whether they will enjoy and respect the quiet ambiance of the event.

Giraffe and budgie feedings will be available, along with limited low-noise dining options at The Grizzly Grill. Unlike our other evening events, we will not have live music, announcements over loud speakers, or keeper talks.

Advance tickets are required. Tickets, pricing, and information are available at cmzoo.org/silentnight.

Our August newsletter is live! Click the link below to read a recap of our 2024 Fest-ABLE,  a preview of the 2024 Paraly...
08/15/2024

Our August newsletter is live! Click the link below to read a recap of our 2024 Fest-ABLE, a preview of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, and much more! โฌ‡

What's going on at The IC? Building a world where everyone is Known, Valued, & Included๏ปฟ What's Going On at The IC? Please enjoy this month's snapshot of the events and news happening here at The Inde

08/14/2024

Did you Know?

Rural Veterans, who make up 17% of the U.S. Veteran population, face higher rates of disability and significant barriers to accessing healthcare compared to their urban counterparts. Centers for Independent Living (CILs) play a vital role in supporting these Veterans by providing essential services and helping them navigate VA benefits.

Veterans in Focus: Disability and Veterans in Rural America

Interested in learning more about Rural Veterans? Check out our newest fact sheet from RTC:Rural researchers Hannah Pepprock and Lillie Greiman. Click the link for more information: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/ruralinst_health_wellness/62/

Check out one of our partner CILs, The Independence Center , making a difference in the lives of rural veterans.

The Independence Center is one of 500+ designated Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in the United States. CILs are c...
08/13/2024

The Independence Center is one of 500+ designated Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in the United States. CILs are community-based non-profit organizations designed to provide the resources, information, and support necessary for people with disabilities to live independently. ๐Ÿ’š

Want to learn more? Click on the following link โฌ‡
https://www.theindependencecenter.org/independent-living/

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