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The Center for Independence

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  A Plethora of Services are Offered at The Center for Independence By Annie Uyehara Griffin Day and Coleen Graves photo by Annie Uyehara The Center for Independence (CFI) isn’t exactly well known, but its three offices on the Western Slope provide invaluable services for those with physical or mental disabilities. It can be a lifeline to establish disability benefits and independent living. CFI’s goal is to provide assistance, resources and training so disabled individuals can “live with dignity and their fullest potential,” says Griffin Day, Regional Program Manager at CFI. A visit to CFI’s website overwhelms with the plethora of services offered for any and all disabilities, as well as youth transition programs, vocational training programs, educational training, and computer training.   The most requested services at CFI are for housing for independent living as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). These goals and processes can