We empower the individuals with disabilities in making informed choices about their home, work and community life, and to support them in their own goals and aspirations. We offer person-centered programs that serve the the whole individual through supports in the home, workplace and community.
"I feel so blessed" has been Ellen's* frequent comment since entering residential services with Community Link. Coming from a background of chaotic and dysfunctional living and relationships, Ellen has gained many friends and supports that she never had available to her in her earlier years. Though she suffers from a degenerative condition, she has maintained her high quality of life and independence. Whether it be obtaining the right medical equipment, helping her experience new community activities, or simply giving her the chance to express herself fully, Ellen's team is committed to giving her the best life possible. Community Link has ensured that she continues to access the very best medical professionals and has remained integrated in her community with high quality caretakers and supports. "I'm so lucky!" says Ellen, and her team feels the same way!
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"It really has been a joy having Community Link helping out on these projects.
We all look forward to their arrival each morning. The quality and quantity of the funnel kits that have been built, has truly made a difference in the way AST has been able to address our customer's needs."
Russ Townsend, Assenmacher Specialty Tools
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"We have employed several wonderful individuals from Employment Link over the Years. Our current EL team member, JA is a valuable contributor to our team in several capacities. She plays a vital roll in the production process and has worked hard to become proficient in all of her daily tasks. She continues to amaze her coworkers and supervisors with her positive can do attitude each day. She truly enriches the daily work experience of her coworkers, creating a productive team spirit in her department and company-wide. The diversity she offers is now part of our culture and helps make our company a place people want to work. We are proud to have JA as part of our team, and look forward to working with J. and Employment Link for many years to come."
Don R. Martin, President - Bloomin (seed paper products)
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"Community Link provide a wonderful service for the Longmont Meals on Wheels homebound clients. Not only do they deliver a hot, nutritious meal to those in need, but also a warm smile. They enjoy helping others and feeling part of the community, and we know that our clients enjoy seeing them as well. Longmont Meals on Wheels enjoys the relationship that we have with Community Link, and can always count on their reliability as volunteers for our organization."
Colleen Larsen, Volunteer Coordinator - Longmont Meals on Wheels
To actively support the inclusion of individuals with disabilities within our community.
Community Link was founded in 1958 by a group of parents in Boulder with the mission of promoting the inclusion of their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the local community. Over the decades, our services have expanded, but our core mission of supporting individuals and families with IDD and fostering inclusion has remained unchanged. Every member of our current Board of Directors has a family member with an intellectual or developmental disability, ensuring a personal connection to the community we serve.
Staying true to the vision of our founders, Community Link continues to prioritize creating meaningful community connections. The individuals we support not only benefit from being integrated into their local community, but we also believe that the community as a whole is enriched by their participation.
At Community Link, we recognize that every person is unique. We don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach to care. Instead, we take the time to get to know you and your family, working together to design personalized support through our Residential, Day, and Employment Programs. By aligning services with individual interests and needs, we empower people to live the life they choose.
Ultimately, our goal is for each individual to live their fullest, most fulfilling life. Seeing that happen is the most rewarding part of the work we do.
Organization name
Community Link
other names
Boulder County Sheltered Workshop, Inc., Boulder County Enterprises, Employment Link
1960
Tax id (EIN)
84-0482690
Category
Human Services
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
6290 Lookout RoadMailing
6290 Lookout Rd.Boulder County, CO, US