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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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Disabled Resource Services

Fort Collins:
1017 Robertson Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone: (970) 482-2700
Fax: (970) 449-6972

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Loveland:
2154 W. Eisenhower Blvd. Unit 5
Loveland, CO 80537

Phone: (970) 667-0816
Fax: (970) 593-6582

Website: www.drsnoco.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

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Our House

• Day Programs

• Residential Programs

Website: https://ourhouseinc.org/

4223 South Mason Street, Suite C

Fort Collins, Colorado

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.