Colorado Center for the Blind

2233 West Shepperd Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: 303-778-1130 or 800-401-4632
Website: www.cocenter.org

DORS AccreditedCooperative AgreementPDF document
Updated: 4/14/23

Service area: Statewide (location is out of state)


VOCATIONAL

ServiceApproximate Length of ProgramFee

Independence Training Program
Training to ensure that consumers have excellent blindness skills and full confidence so that they can compete with sighted peers in the areas of vocational training, college and employment.

Tuition cost includes: Core classes, academic skills, college class, employment services, challenge recreation activities and more.

Residential services cost includes: Instruction at apartment, fully furnished apartment with utilities, free wifi and 24 hour on-call services.

Costs are pro-rated based on start date.

6-9 months
  • $3,800 per month tuition
  • $500 per month for residential services
  • $100 per month for training transportation (bus/light rail pass)

Total fee per month: $4,400 (Note: food allowance is not included as part of fee)

  • Optional: $200/month training stipend can be authorized for food costs
Total fee per month with stipend: $4,600