Connections Participates in Colorado Digital Equity Plan Survey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Standiferd, Jessica@connections4il.org Weld County, CO, August 1, 2023 – Connections for Independent Living has embarked on a project to provide feedback to the State Office of Future Work to inform the Colorado State Digital Equity Plan. We are seeking feedback from any resident who lives with disabilities regarding their access […]
Connections Expands Connect with Friends Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Standiferd, jessica@connections4il.org Weld County, Colorado, January 31, 2023 – Connections for Independent Living has received an Outdoor Equity Grant Program (OEGP) for funding that will allow the nonprofit to expand an existing adult service that breaks down barriers and increases access to outdoor recreation, environmental and conservation-based education and outdoor […]
Connections Updates
Weld County, CO, December 1, 2021 – Recognizing the critical need for equitable access to COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccines for northeastern Coloradans who live with disabling conditions, Connections is hosting a Colorado Vaccine Bus Tour this December. With stops in Greeley, Haxtun, Wray, and Yuma beginning December 20, the Colorado Vaccine Bus Tour provides […]
Connections Hosting Second Colorado Vaccine Bus Tour in February
Weld County, CO, January 26, 2022 – Not everyone who has wanted to receive a COVID-19 vaccine has found it easy to get one. To aid those who have been unable to find a convenient, accessible location, Connections for Independent Living is teaming with North Colorado Community Health and Sunrise Community Health to offer a […]
Considering an Invisible Disability
Weld County, CO, December 22, 2021 – Not all disabling conditions are immediately apparent. There are many conditions that create uncomfortable situations for persons living with a disability simply because the individual is not using a chair for mobility, or is otherwise visibly disabled. Kate Howell serves on the Connections Board of Directors. She lives with […]
Connections Hosting Colorado Vaccine Bus Tour in December
Weld County, CO, December 1, 2021 – Recognizing the critical need for equitable access to COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccines for northeastern Coloradans who live with disabling conditions, Connections is hosting a Colorado Vaccine Bus Tour this December. With stops in Greeley, Haxtun, Wray, and Yuma beginning December 20, the Colorado Vaccine Bus Tour provides […]
Give Where You Live this December with Connections
Weld County, CO, November 8, 2021 – Give where you live! For Connections for Independent Living, this December 7th has special meaning. Once a year, the first Tuesday of December is promoted in Colorado as Colorado Gives Day. The day is designed to shine a light on local nonprofits and the need for local support. This […]
Connections Honors Danielson and Taylor at Anniversary Gala
Weld County, CO, September 23, 2021 – An enthusiastic audience honored two leaders of the independent living movement in northeastern Colorado on September 17 at the Connections for Independent Living’s 35th Anniversary Celebration in Greeley. Beth Danielson and Brad Taylor were presented with Connections Legacy Awards by Executive Director Rochelle Mitchell-Miller and Board of Directors Chairperson […]
Connections to Host Computer Skills Technical Workshops
Weld County, CO, September 9, 2021 – Connections for Independent Living has partnered with The Arc of Weld County and High Plains Library District to provide equitable access technology workshops and training to area residents with disabilities. Workshops and tech sessions began today and will be provided at no cost to participants. Sessions are hosted […]
Connections Provides COVID-19 Vaccination Assistance
Weld County, CO, August 6, 2021 – Connections for Independent Living recognizes there is confusing, contradictory, and even misleading information about the COVID-19 vaccines. For persons who live with disabling conditions and who can be adversely affected by the virus, such information can be inequitable. To help provide information to allow for informed decision-making, Connections recently […]
