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Helping people with disabilities 
Live Independently

 Adolph Ratzka once said that independence “Means that we (people with disabilities) demand the same choices and control in our everyday lives that our non-disabled brothers and sisters, neighbors and friends take for granted.” Independent Living has many program areas and services that are provided to consumers. At the core of what we do is the idea of independence and that the best person to direct what services they utilize is the person living with their disability. 

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Providing Long Term
Home Health Care

The IC is the only provider in Colorado Springs that is approved to provide the In Home Support Services (IHSS) Program to consumers who receive Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) thru the State of Colorado’s  medicaid program. IHSS allows clients to direct their own care for routine and repetitive activities of daily living. Home Health services  include Registered Nurses, Physical and Occupational therapists, and Certified Nursing Assistants to provide necessary medical care in the home under the orders of a physician.

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Serving People with Disabilities in
eight counties! 

locations Park County El Paso County Elbert County Lincoln County Kit Cason County Cheyenne County Kiowa County

We are proud to serve eight counties in Southern and Eastern Colorado. We currently have offices in Cripple Creek and Calhan in addition to our headquarters in Colorado Springs.

We are part of ACCIL, an association of Independent Living Centers in Colorado

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Blog

What Our Support Groups Offer: Older Individuals with Blindness

May 16, 13 at 10:26 AM

The Independence Center provides numerous support groups for those who are in need of guidance, assistance, and a welcoming and friendly environment.  The support groups are a part of our Independent Living program, which provides the information and encouragement for people to believe they can create the life they want and provide training and support to accomplish their goals.

Disability Law Series: The Americans with Disabilities Act

May 15, 13 at 08:05 AM

The road to civil liberties and rights for those with disabilities has been a long one. Over the next few weeks, we will highlight some of the most influential Federal civil rights law that ensures equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities.

Driving Flood Facts

May 13, 13 at 08:53 AM

Driving during a flood can be very dangerous, so it’s important to ensure you know what to do or not do in that situation.

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Advocacy

We are profoundly ordinary people sharing the same need to feel included, recognized and loved. 

As long as we regard our disabilities as tragedies, we will be pitied.

As long as we feel ashamed of who we are, our lives will be regarded as useless.

As long as we remain silent, we will be told by others what to do.

~Adolf Ratzka 

 

The core of advocacy is taking steps to  utilitze your voice and influence, while inviting others to stand with you, to bring about systems change. It can often be a prolonged, concerted effort, but as we start to fight for our rights, we see the larger rights of those around us. And together we move towards bringing equality, understanding and independence to our community and world. 

The IC promotes advocacy through a variety of means, including community organizing and working with established organizations/processes to bring about change that benefits people with disabilities. 

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