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Edgar Morales: ¿Por qué el Censo 2020 es importante para usted y su comunidad?
Una vez cada 10 años, el gobierno federal exige que los residentes de los Estados Unidos sean contados a través del Censo de los Estados Unidos. En el video a continuación, Edgar Morales, Especialista en Habilidades de IL en The Independence Center, explica por qué es tan importante que las personas con incapacidades se pongan […]
Patricia Yeager: Why Census 2020 Matters to You and Your Community
Once every 10 years, residents of the United States are required by the federal government to be counted through the U.S. Census. In the video below, Patricia Yeager, CEO of The Independence Center, explains why it’s so important for people with disabilities to stand up and be counted during the 2020 Census. “You help to […]
Paul Spotts: The Census and Community Planning
For Paul Spotts, Assistive Technology Specialist for The IC, the Census is important because it affects planning and funding for our local communities. This includes infrastructure like transit, road construction, and better highways. Watch the video below to learn more about why Paul will be filling out his 2020 Census. Visit our U.S. Census […]
Matthew Ruggles: How the Census Affects Education and Employment
The IC’s Matthew Ruggles is an IL Specialist with emphasis on Deaf and hard of hearing. In the video below, he explains some of the ways that an accurate Census count benefits people in our community. For example, the results of the Census affect how funding is allocated when it comes to education, training, and […]
Daniel Ratcliff: Why the Census Matters to Me
Information about the 2020 Census is now being mailed out to every household in America. The U.S. Constitution mandates that every person living in the United States be counted every ten years. Despite this, there are many people who have never participated in a Census. The Independence Center’s own Daniel Ratcliff, Benefits Coordinator, is one […]
A Note from Patricia: COVID Update and Available Resources
Dear friends, This week, Governor Polis issued a Stay-at-Home Order, mandating that residents must remain in their homes except to conduct essential business and activities, However, we want you to know that you are not alone during this unprecedented time. Although our physical offices are closed at The Independence Center, we are still answering all […]
Partnership Breaks Down Barriers to Safe Hospital Discharge
When a complex illness or injury occurs, individuals who don’t have the resources to recover in their homes may end up in the hospital for an extended time. This results in higher health care costs, fewer available beds for others, and financial and psychological hardship for the patient. But thanks to the innovative Hospital to […]
100-Year-Old Veteran Still Young at Heart
Retired Army Master Sergeant Albert C. Mosley beamed as the crowd sang “Happy Birthday” to him at the Veterans Administration Clinic in Colorado Springs. He had good reason to smile. After all, this wasn’t just any birthday. Mosley, who had been born on the very first Armistice Day on November 11, 1919, was celebrating his […]
Vietnam Vet Maintains His Independence with VIC Program
Vincent Thoms is a Vietnam veteran who loves the A-frame home he has in Teller County. A widower who lives alone, Vincent requires the use of oxygen for a heart problem that probably started with exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam. He tires easily and doesn’t have the stamina to handle normal […]
VIC Program Helps Veteran Remain in Her Home
Marilyn is a local Veteran who became a person with a disability during her years of service in the Army. She suffered from several different service-related health issues, including spinal meningitis. These health problems threatened Marilyn’s ability to remain in her home, and she was on the verge of having to live in a skilled […]