Independent Living & Transition Programs
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Alternative Cooperative Education (ACE)
Poudre School District
2407 LaPorte Avenue
Fort Collins CO 80521
Phone: (970) 482-7420
Website: www.psdschools.org/integrated-services/transitions/school-programs/alternative-cooperative-education-ace
Services: Provides work experience, related classroom instruction and vocational transition planning for high school students with special needs.
Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Offices
2850 McClelland Dr. #2000
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone: (970) 223-9823
Fax: (970) 223-0718
Website: https://dvr.colorado.gov/
Services: Assists people with disabilities with obtaining training, equipment, counseling, and job coaching to assist them in becoming employed.
Community Connections
1307 E 5th St
Loveland, CO 80537
Phone: (970) 613-5675
Services: Provides education and training as students work toward their post school goals. Functional skills are emphasized including, independent living, recreation and vocational skills.
Community Life Center
220 N. Grant Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Phone: (970) 449-5191
Services:
- Family Services – assists families in their pursuance of vocational education, sustainable and safe housing, parenting support, financial budgeting, community connections and aid in the increase of support networks
- Education – improves student’s academic skills, intellectual capacity and social abilities enabling them to creatively and practically solve their educational needs and life challenges and to provide career development support to students
- Recreation – offer recreation opportunities to children, adults and whole families
Cooper Home Learning 4 Living
217 E. Swallow Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone: (970) 482-7420
Website: www.psdschools.org/integrated-services/transitions/school-programs/cooper-home
Services:
- Job development & coaching
- Training in work-related skills
- Independent living preparation
- Daily living and social skills training
- Assistance with navigating outside agency services
- Guidance with higher education
- Assistance accessing public transportation
- Leisure and reaction activities and other individualized services
Disabled Resource Services
Fort Collins:
1017 Robertson Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone: (970) 482-2700
Fax: (970) 449-6972
Loveland:
2154 W. Eisenhower Blvd. Unit 5
Loveland, CO 80537
Phone: (970) 667-0816
Fax: (970) 593-6582
Website: www.disabledresourceservices.org/
Services:
- Independent living skills training
- Peer support
- Employment assistance
- Assists clients with the Social Security process
- Transition Programs
- Advocacy and information and referral services
- Limited financial assistance for emergency needs
- Enhancement of home accessibility
- Low-cost equipment rentals
Our House
- Day Programs
- Residential Programs
Website: https://ourhouseinc.org/
4223 South Mason Street, Suite C
Fort Collins, Colorado
Project Search
Phone: (970) 491-5930
Website: www.projectsearch.us/
Services: Provides real-life work experience to help youth with significant disabilities make successful transitions from school to adult life.
Sample Supports:
123 E. Elizabeth
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone: (720) 684-6102
Website: www.samplesupports.com
Services:
- Mentorship
- Personal Care
- Enhanced Homemaker Services
- Supported Community Connections Services
- Respite Services
The Matthews House – Community Life Center
400 S. Link Lane
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone: (970) 449-5191
Web: www.thematthewshouse.org/
Services: The Empowering Youth Program serves youth ages 16-21 who lack significant family support in their lives as they transition into adulthood.
Disclaimer:
Please note The Arc of Larimer County does not endorse/guarantee any service listed in the resource guide. Being listed on the resource guide does not mean that the organization/person/service is affiliated with The Arc of Larimer County. This guide is meant for informational purposes only for individuals/families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). We strongly suggest that individuals/family members independently verify all claims made by businesses/individuals/services on the resource guide. If you would like to make a correction to a resource or request a new listing, please contact info@arclc.org.