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

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Tyler's story of thriving from services by CCI.

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• 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

• 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

​​​​​What's New?​

7/1/20 - CCI assumes SINGLE ENTRY POINT Program operations. 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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​6/3/20 - San Juan Basin Public Health and Community Connections today announced effective July 1, 2020, CCI will serve as the SEP case management agency for Archuleta, La Plata and San Juan counties. Read the full press release 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