The steady click of a walker on a path once out of reach.
The relieved sigh of a cancer warrior finally accessing the benefits that bring stability and hope.
The quiet joy of unlocking the door to a safe, warm home.
These moments are possible because you believe in creating a world where everyone, regardless of disability, has the right to live with dignity and independence. Your support helps provide the tools, resources, and advocacy that make these moments a reality.
Your gift today will:
Ensure a cancer warrior can access the benefits they need to afford everyday expenses and treatment
Provide a walker or mobility aid to someone regaining their independence
Get someone from living on the cold streets, to their own comfortable home
Help an individual with a disability navigate complex systems to access critical resources like transportation or healthcare
Fund peer support programs that connect those with disabilities to others who understand their journey
Because of you, more Coloradans with disabilities can move past obstacles and live life on their terms. Together, we are making the impossible possible.
- "Great organization that helped me get out of being homeless."
- "Staff were 100% on top of everything. They helped me a lot."
- "People like you who go above and beyond make this world a better place. Thank you so much!"
- "DRS staff saved my life."
- "Staff helped me get employment."
- "Program is excellent working with at-risk youth."
- "You made me feel like I was important...like I mattered."
Disabled Resource Services empowers individuals with all types of disabilities to achieve their maximum level of independence through setting and achieving goals, enhancing self-esteem, accessing resources, self-advocacy, peer support, and education.
Disabled Resource Services (DRS) has a long and successful track record of working effectively with people who have disabilities in Larimer and Jackson counties. For 47 years we have partnered with many of our most vulnerable residents to increase their independent living skills and quality of life.
DRS is one of nine Colorado State certified Centers for Independent Living, and we work one-on-one with our clients to create goals and implement plans, so that they can have more control over their lives, more freedom to reach their full potential, and more opportunity to integrate with communities. Some examples of our work include:
• Increased independence for Selina, who has cerebral palsy, and her caretaker Tammy by helping them acquire a specialized lift chair.
• Partnering with Barbara, whose hearing loss was affecting her work and social life, with the support she needed to get hearing aids.
• Helping Rob, who has Mosaic Down Syndrome, with some car repairs so he can get to work and keep his job.
• Providing Sara, who was assaulted leaving her blind and paralyzed, guidance in navigating complex benefits systems
“Disabled Resource Services helped me get my life back together. I overflow with gratitude,” says Mindy, a cancer survivor.
DRS has provided more than 6956 services so far in 2025. Most people who come to DRS receive consultation and referral, without the need for cases to be opened. Currently, DRS is assisting with over 328 goals, and has completed over 380 goals this year; these are set by consumers who have complex and on-going needs. Virtually all DRS consumers are living in poverty (97%), and many are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. In addition to housing instability, DRS consumers struggle with food insecurity, social isolation, mental and behavioral health, abuse, and transportation issues.
DRS has a staff of 16 (14 with their own disabilities) and is located in Loveland. DRS does not charge consumers for the individualized services it provides, except for our low-cost medical equipment rental program. Instead, we rely on government grants and fundraising to keep our services available to people of all income levels, with a focus on those living in poverty.
Our five core services are: 1. Peer Support, 2. Independent Living Skills development, 3. Information and Referral, 4. Advocacy, and 5. Transitions. Other commonly provided services include giving assistive technology to people with vision and/or hearing loss, preventing/ending homelessness through one-time financial assistance, benefits application assistance, arranging volunteer assistance and facilitating access to transportation, employment, and educational opportunities.
DRS’ case managers truly understand the challenges of living with disabilities. They provide peer support to help people with disabilities realize that they, too, can integrate and participate in the NoCo community by working on their own unique short and long-term goals.
Organization name
Disabled Resource Services
other names
DRS, Handicapped Information Office
1984
Tax id (EIN)
74-2346897
Category
Human Services
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
1647 E 18th StreetLarimer County, CO, US
Jackson County, CO, US