During these unprecedented times, Community Connections has joined the concerted community effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. ​

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 In Memoriam: Jasmine Ewing

It is with the deepest sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Jasmine Ewing, daughter of Debra Ewing, Community Connections' Early Intervention Specialist based in Pagosa Springs.

Read Debra's tribute to her daughter here. 

Tyler's story of thriving from services by CCI.

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• It's time to reframe our perception of disability - 1/8/21

• Pandemic disproportionately impacts ​​students with disabilities - 12/11/20
  

• Annual Festival of Trees goes virtual - 11/17/20
  

• Be sure to make your voice heard: Get informed and get out and vote - 10/9/20 

• ​Most people are unfamiliar with the concept of ableism - 9/11/20
  

• Why we are still planning our December event, and why it matters - 8/7/20​
  

• ​Disability presentations in television and movies - 7/10/20
  

• It matters for all of us to talk about racism - 6/12/20
  

• Colorado leads for people with IDD during crisis - 5/8/20
  

• Coronavirus is affecting everyone - 4/11/20
  

• What are the realities for people with autism? - 3/13/20

• ​Despite increased knowledge, autism myths continue - 1/8/20
  

• The fastest path to change is through understanding - 1/10/20
  

• We are blessed by the generosity of our community - 12/21/19

​​​Announcements

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1/15/21 - Click here to donate to the Jasmine Ewing Memorial Fund to benefit our Early Intervention Program.

1/6/21 - Seeking Host Home Providers. Support a person with a disability in your home. Click here for information.

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7/1/20 - Community Connections assumes SINGLE ENTRY POINT Program operations in Archuleta, La Plata and San Juan counties. Click HERE for case manager contact and more information

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6/5/20 - Read Community Connections' Statement on Racism in America HERE. ​

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3/16/20 -  CCI  closed its administrative offices and day programs in Durango and Cortez until further notice. Please call (970) 259-2464 or email cci@cci-colorado.org with questions or concerns. ​

​Our mission is to create opportunities for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead healthy and fulfilling lives in our community.

We have been supporting children, families, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1985. Community Connections, Inc. (CCI) is the only organization providing 24/7 comprehensive services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Southwest Colorado (Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma and San Juan counties). To start the application process for our services, click HERE.

Welcome to Community Connections

Daven's story of learning to advocate and making his entire family successful.

Advocating to Success

Chase's story about hitting milestones thanks to the success of early intervention. 

Early Intervention

​Rhiannon's story of now living in her own home, and her independent, wonderful life.

There is MORE  to ME

than My Disability!

Independent Success