Connect with Friends Program Aims to Tackle Isolation
Weld County, CO, June 25, 2021 – Isolation among persons who live with paralysis is a concern for healthcare professionals nationally, especially during the pandemic. Recognizing this challenge, nonprofit Connections for Independent Living has launched the Connect with Friends program specifically for persons with all types of paralysis. Providing northeastern Coloradans with weekly in-person and online […]
Connections Resumes In-Person Office Hours Tuesdays and Thursdays
Weld County, CO, June 11, 2021 – Connections for Independent Living is resuming limited in-person office hours beginning June 15. In-person assistance will be available Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Appointments for assistance are encouraged, but are not required. Located near downtown Greeley, Connections offers services to persons with disabling conditions […]
Connections’ Remote Video Interpreting Room Serves Regional Residents
Weld County, CO, May 27, 2021 – Greeley non-profit Connections for Independent Living has opened a remote video interpreting room (VRI) to better serve Colorado and regional residents who are deaf or hard of hearing. This specially-designed room allows for two American Sign Language (ASL) professionals to concurrently serve business meetings, conferences, legal and medical […]
Connections for Independent Living Receives 5-Star Certification for COVID-19 Safety
Weld County, CO, May 7, 2021 – In recognition of actions taken to confirm the safety of visitors and clients from the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Connections for Independent Living has been awarded a 5-Star Certification certificate by the City of Greeley. Sponsored by the City of Greeley, the Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Evans, […]
Second Governor Jared Polis Vaccines for All Clinic May 7 at Connections
Weld County, CO, April 28, 2021 – The second COVID-19 vaccine clinic for individuals who received their first dose at Connections for Independent Living’s April 9 clinic is scheduled for Friday, May 7. Hosted at Connections’ offices at 1331 8th Avenue in Greeley, the 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. clinic is in partnership with Governor Jared […]
Erica Barraza Joins Connections Board of Directors
Weld County, CO, April 22, 2021 – Connections for Independent Living welcomes a new member to the organization’s governing board of directors. The board approved Erica Barraza to help oversee the Greeley-based nonprofit, which assists persons living with disabling conditions in seven northeastern Colorado counties. A Colorado native, Barraza has a passion for helping people in […]
Connections Hosting Governor Jared Polis Colorado Vaccines for All Clinic April 9
Weld County, CO, April 1, 2021 – Connections for Independent Living is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in partnership with Governor Jared Polis’ Colorado Vaccines for All plan on Friday, April 9. The clinic, hosted at Connections’ offices at 1331 8th Avenue in Greeley, will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. You must […]
Connections Cares Program Resumes to Assist Northeastern Colorado Residents with Disabilities
Weld County, CO, March 16, 2021 – Connections for Independent Living is resuming a weekly on-site service program called Connections Cares. The program is designed for persons who live with disabilities in Greeley and northeastern Colorado who have not been able to be fully accommodated by remote and online services. Beginning March 19, and continuing […]
Joshua Fulenwider Joins Connections as Director of Independent Living Services
Weld County, CO, March 3, 2021 – Connections for Independent Living welcomes Joshua Fulenwider as the non-profit organization’s Director of Independent Living Services. The University of Northern Colorado graduate served as a member of the Greeley-based organization’s board of directors for two years prior to applying for the position. “Connections for Independent Living is important […]
SSI/SSDI Eligibility Guidance Offered by Connections
Weld County, CO, February 17, 2021 – For persons who live with a disabling condition, applying for Social Security’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a confusing and complex process. To offer a helping hand, trained and knowledgeable benefit specialists from Connections for Independent Living are available by telephone or video […]
