2017 Annual Report

The year of 2017 was a pivotal year for The Independence Center (The IC). Our Home Health and Independent Living programs continued to expand as the demands of our community increased. Our connection to people with disabilities in the Pikes Peak region has enabled them to create and achieve goals that have grown in both numbers and sophistication. Additionally, The IC launched the Hospital to Home pilot program, intended to interrupt the flow of people with disabilities being transitioned to nursing facilities.

As demand for The IC’s services increases, the need for growth in infrastructure increases as well. In 2017, The IC purchased the building next door to our 729 S. Tejon location. In conjunction with our donors, the Board of Directors, and the community, The IC will remodel this facility ensuring it achieves universal accessibility.

On behalf of the entire organization, I want to give my heartfelt thanks to all our consumers, donors, corporate sponsors, and the community for a successful 2017. We look forward to creating independence with all of you in the years to come!

Sincerely,

Patricia Yeager, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer