Colorado Centers for Independent Living

Colorado — Statewide

Last Verified: July 23, 2026

About

Centers for Independent Living, commonly called CILs, are community-based, consumer-controlled, cross-disability, nonresidential organizations.

They are not assisted-living facilities or residential homes. Instead, they help people with disabilities identify and pursue their own independent-living goals.

Colorado has nine Centers for Independent Living serving different counties and communities.

Core Services

  • Information and referral
  • Independent-living skills training
  • Peer support
  • Individual advocacy
  • Systems advocacy
  • Transition services

Individual centers may also assist with:

  • Housing resources
  • Transportation
  • Employment
  • Assistive technology
  • Public benefits
  • Accessibility
  • Youth transition
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Community participation

Who They Serve

People of all ages and with all types of disabilities, including people who are blind or visually impaired.

Programs and service areas vary by center.

Geographic Area Served

Regional service areas throughout Colorado.

Contact Information

Organization: Colorado Statewide Independent Living Council
Centers for Independent Living directory: https://coloradosilc.org/colorado-centers-for-independent-living/
Find a center by county: https://coloradosilc.org/colorado-centers-for-independent-living/find-cil-by-county/
Text-based county directory: https://coloradosilc.org/colorado-centers-for-independent-living/find-cil-by-county/text-list-of-cils-by-county/

The text-based directory should remain available as an accessible alternative to any interactive map or county selector.

Why We Recommend This Resource

Centers for Independent Living help people with disabilities develop skills, connect with peers, advocate for themselves, and locate community services that support independence.

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