Atlantis Community, Inc. (ACI)
Atlantis Community, Inc. (ACI), founded in 1975, is a trailblazing organization in the disability rights movement and one of the first Centers for Independent Living in the United States. Based in Denver, Colorado, ACI is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities by promoting independence, inclusion, and self-determination. With a mission to advocate for the rights and needs of people with disabilities, ACI provides a wide range of services, including housing assistance, peer support, nursing home transition, advocacy, and Independent Living (IL) programs.
Atlantis Community, Inc. embraces a cross-disability approach, ensuring that people with all types of disabilities have access to equitable resources and opportunities. The organization operates a Mobile Unit to bring essential services to underserved and rural communities, increasing accessibility for individuals who cannot visit the main office. ACI also prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion by offering materials in multiple languages, providing accessible technology, and hiring staff who represent the disability community.
Over the decades, ACI has been instrumental in driving systemic change, contributing to landmark legislation like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and fostering a culture of disability pride and empowerment. Today, Atlantis Community, Inc. continues to lead the way in creating a more inclusive and equitable society for all.