AbleLight’s Services in Colorado Springs
AbleLight is proud to support people with developmental disabilities in Colorado Springs, where community connections and trusted relationships guide our work. Across the Pikes Peak region, our local teams support individuals and families in their homes and everyday routines, helping people build secure, meaningful lives rooted in the community they call home.
AbleLight Services
AbleLight provides the following services around Colorado Springs:
Host Homes (Shared Living)
AbleLight’s Shared Living, also known as Host Homes, offers people with developmental disabilities in Colorado Springs the opportunity to live in a supportive family environment. This personalized living option focuses on everyday life, relationships, and independence, providing the warmth of a family home while helping individuals feel connected to the Pikes Peak region community.
Family Caregiver (Shared Living)
For families who want to care for their loved one in a familiar setting, the AbleLight Family Caregiver program in Colorado Springs offers both flexibility and support. This option allows a family member, such as a parent, sibling, or relative, to become the contracted caregiver while receiving ongoing resources and guidance to support a loved one with developmental disabilities at home.
Independent Living & Supported Living Services
In Colorado Springs, AbleLight’s Supported Living Services help people with developmental disabilities live on their own with the right level of support. Personalized planning and everyday assistance empower independence, confidence, and meaningful participation in the Pikes Peak region.
Employment Supports
Employment Supports in Colorado Springs help people with developmental disabilities explore meaningful work and build skills for the future. With guidance from job coaches and AbleLight support team members, individuals receive personalized assistance to pursue employment goals, gain confidence, and move toward greater independence in the Pikes Peak region.
Day Programs
AbleLight’s Day Program in Colorado Springs offers people with developmental disabilities a welcoming space to spend their day while staying connected to the Pikes Peak region community. Through engaging activities, skills building, and shared experiences, individuals build friendships, explore interests, and enjoy meaningful days in a supportive, joyful environment.
Representative Payee Services
AbleLight’s Representative Payee Services in Colorado Springs support people with developmental disabilities by helping manage benefits and essential expenses with care and oversight. By handling payments for needs such as housing, food, and medical care, this service promotes financial stability while supporting individuals in making informed decisions that align with their personal goals.
Counties Supported
AbleLight’s services are offered in the following counties near Colorado Springs:
Where to Find Us in Colorado Springs
Kim Thomas
Area Director,
Colorado Springs
AbleLight’s Day Programs
AbleLight’s Day Program in Colorado Springs is now enrolling. Our program offers adults with developmental disabilities a welcoming place to spend their day through community outings, hands-on activities, and time with friends. Each day is shaped by individual interest and goals, supporting personal growth, independence, and meaningful connections within the Pikes Peak region.