The Independence Center offers information and referrals, skills classes, transition services, peer support and self-advocacy, housing, help finding jobs, assistive technologies, help with SSI/SSDI benefits, coordination of multiple services, and in-home health care with CAN, PT, OT, and RN support.
In home care
INDEPENDENT LIVING
Welcome to the Center for Independent Living (CIL) at The Independence Center. We’re consumer-directed and believe that being able to help and advocate for yourself with support from your peers is the path to living a fulfilling, independent life.
The IC’s Center for Independent Living serves people with disabilities, with specific departments for Deaf & Hard of Hearing and those with Low Vision or Blindness. Our services are free for all who self-identify as having a disability and live in one of the counties we serve. Along with our Colorado Springs Center, we have extension offices at Aspen Mine Center in Cripple Creek and Calhan Outreach Center in Calhan. To see our coverage map,
Self-advocacy
At The Independence Center, we attempt to empower consumers to be their own advocates and foster independence in achieving their goals. We recognize that the best way for change to occur is when an individual has self-directed that change, so we offer support to consumers with addressing whatever barriers they face in living the life of their choice. Sometimes, an advocate is necessary to support a person with finding the information, people, and tools that are necessary to overcome a problem. The consumer can then move forward with planning and action on how to address their need.
A Veteran Directed Care (VDC) Program
Are you a veteran with a disability who wants to live more independently? The Veteran In Charge (VIC) program* is Veteran-directed and serves eligible Veterans of any age who want to remain living in their home and community for as long as possible.
Through the VIC program, Veterans work with one of The IC’s Veteran coaches to plan and manage VA-funded supports and services, such as:
- Assistive devices
- Environmental support
- Meal delivery
- Transportation
- Emergency response system
- In-home personal care
- Homemaker services
- Caregiver support
- Home modifications
- Adult day care
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