We value: Families, Self-Advocacy and Leadership.
Vision: We believe firmly, that with love, wisdom, and support of their families and communities, individuals with disabilities can experience and live happy and productive lives.
The mission of El Grupo VIDA is to empower individuals with disabilities and their families, with information and training, that will support them to be their own best advocate.
We value the feedback that families share at every conference and here is what families think of this annual professional development experience:
"I enjoyed the workshops and sharing with other people who are in the same situation"
"I learned a things that I ignored and I will help other people"
"This is the third time I attend the conference and am increasingly impressed with the work they do. They were grateful for a mother with a son who has autism ... "
"I liked knowing that we are not alone, that there are more families like me"
"I learned of resources that did not know"
Empower immigrants with disabilities and their families with information, training, and direct advocacy to help them become more self-sufficient and give our community a voice, raising awareness about our rights.
Milestones & Instituted Activities
1989 Established grassroots organization
March 2006 Received 501(c)(3) status
November 2013 Hired new Executive Director
January 2014 Three year Stategic Planning Meeting
October 2014 25 years Anniversary
Annual Youth Dances
Annual Picnic for Families
Annual Grupo Vida Conference in October (26th Anniversary 2023)
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Families in November
Monthly Educational Training and Support Groups
Educational Workshops throughout the year
Organization name
El Grupo Vida
other names
EGV
2006
Tax id (EIN)
20-1082607
Category
Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
3443 S Galena St Unit 120Arapahoe County, CO, US
Denver, CO, US
Douglas County, CO, US
Jefferson County, CO, US
CO, US