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• 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

• No one should have to wait to save their own life - 11/9/19

• Ability Summit to focus on inclusion in SW Colorado - 10/12/19​
  

• ​Why are we not already more inclusive? - 9/12/19

• Language can reflect our biases - 8/10/19
  

• 20 years after court decision there's still work to be done - 7/​13/19
  

• Community plans for emergency response with diverse populations-  6/7/19

• Graduation-rate disparity continues to be staggering - 5/10/19
  

• Tax changes may affect donations to non-profits - 4/13/19

​COVID-19 PREVENTION - OFFICE CLOSURE EFFECTIVE MONDAY, MARCH 16
Community Connections is joining the concerted community effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. We will be closing our administrative offices and day programs in Durango and Cortez for two weeks starting on March 16th. Information and links to current advice on COVID-19 prevention and response is on the San Juan Basin Public Health and Montezuma Countywebpages. Please call 970-259-2464 to reach program staff or leave a message and email cci@cci-colorado.org with questions or concerns. Thank you. 

​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