Name/Title
Gina Coufal Oral History Broomfield Out LoudEntry/Object ID
2024.6.27Scope and Content
Oral history interview with Gina Coufal for Broomfield Out Loud, interviewed by David Allison on January 24, 2024.
Subject matter:
Resident of Broomfield for 37 years
Kohl Elementary School
The Outlook neighborhood
Worked in various school settings in special education
Spent years searching for ways to incorporate fostering inclusivity in the Broomfield community for kids with special needs
FRIENDS of Broomfield (Fun, Recreation, Inclusive, Experiences, Networking, and Discovering the Spirit)
Partnering with the Special Olympics teams to grow and develop programs
Figuring out how to centralize services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across several counties and school districts
Community reach of FRIENDS
Building skills like money management, daily living, and becoming independent
Expansion of programs since 2019
Providing affordable housing for special needs adults
Family care planning
Colleen Stevenson
Establishing a home base for FRIENDS
Facing strong opposition against proposed day programs
Long journey to finding a permanent building for their programs
Gina is a recipient of the Heart of Broomfield award and has been honored as a Colorado Titan 100
Celebrating FRIENDS 25th AnniversaryCollection
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Date(s) of Creation
Jan 24, 2024Archive Notes
Interviewer: David Allison
Interview Date: January 24, 2024
Interview Length: 44:31