Southwest Center for Independence supports independent living by and for people with disabilities, and facilitates change within the community for the inclusion of all people. We envision a world where all people with disabilities are valued friends and neighbors, receiving the supports they need to lead the lives they desire, defining their own quality of life and contributing back to the community.
“Independent Living” means deciding one’s own pattern of life – schedules, entertainment, food, vices, virtues, leisure, and friends. It is the freedom to take risks and the freedom to make mistakes. (The Atlantis Community)
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Many thanks to the Durango Lions Club for their generous gift of $500 to our Low Vision program. Above, Tim Erickson and Rich Penny.
Please welcome Jeannie Flymen to SWCI - our new 1/2 time receptionist and administrative support person!
And welcome Barbara Elliott, who will be getting people out of nursing homes!
Join the CCDC and their Member Political Alerts e-mailing for up to date state and federal issues, and instructions for making your voice heard!
Contact Your Representatives:
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Gov John Hickenlooper
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Sen Michael Bennet
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Sen Mark Udall
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Rep Scott Tipton
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State Sen. Ellen Roberts
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State Rep J. Paul Brown
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State Rep Don Coram
SEE IT! STOP IT! - Working to end violence in the disability community. The 1st Tuesdaty of every month we have a conversation with a local service provider organization, about how they provide their services for people with disabilities. On the 3rd Tuesday of every month, we work with a group of elders at Four Corners Health Care, talking about what kinds of violence they see in their relationships, and how to be safe. You're welcome to join us - call Martha at 259-1672.
TBI SUPPORT GROUP: Every month - 2nd Wednesday from 1:00 - 2:00 & 4th Wednesday from 5:00 - 6:00. Support, education, humor, friendship. Contact Sharon for information.
MUNCH BUNCH:
12:00 at the Center on the 1st Friday of every month – For Women! - Bring a brown bag lunch and learn about healing through laughter. Call Sharon at 259-1672 with questions.
LADIES DAY! - Holiday party on 12/02 for women to get together and have fun making each other beautiful! Call Sharon or Barbara if interested.
VIP - Visually Impaired Seniors - 2nd Monday of every month, 10:00 am at the Durango Senior Center. Call Tim at 259-1672
