The Initiative

Founded in 1985, The Initiative (previously known as the Domestic Violence Initiative for Women with Disabilities) is the only organization in Colorado that specializes in providing victim advocacy services to people with disabilities who are experiencing abuse or violence. While we provide services to all survivors who contact us regardless of disability status, we are proud to be able accommodate people with all kinds of disabilities, including physical, behavioral (including substance use disorder), sensory, cognitive, and, developmental. We will never turn anyone away for any reason.

Mission: Empowering victims and creating a bridge to close the gap for people with disabilities through discovery of self-resiliency by providing support and services.

Vision: To support self-sufficiency and abuse-free lives by creating and providing meaningful and sustainable pathways for those who come to us as victims but leave as survivors.

Values: Safety, Accommodation, Compassion, Inclusivity, Freedom