Our Mission
Real Life Colorado empowers, supports, and connects individuals who are non-speaking or limitedly verbal to the resources they need to actualize a full and healthy “real life” through total immersion in an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) environment.
Our Vision
We envision a future where people who use AAC:
Are provided with fair and equal opportunities to learn, make friendships, and participate in society.
Are provided individualized academic instruction with holistic incorporation of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to gain the skills needed to reach their goals.
Have independence and confidence in themselves to improve overall quality of life.
Are accepted in their communities and seen for the value their culture adds
Are no longer underestimated or have limitations set on their potential due to perceived cognitive impairment or their lack of verbal/motor speech ability
Our Values
We recognize the value and unique gifts of all human beings and promise to:
Presume competence and support free choice
View each learner from a strengths based perspective
Teach communication and self-advocacy
Provide only the necessary level of support and fade assistance quickly
Promote higher levels of independence, self-esteem, and success!
Education.
Communication.
Compassion.
Expertise.
This is the way to your real life!