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Be sure to view the Gallery of our 1982 Historic photos of Six Points
1972
A group of local citizens came together and identified a need for services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Gunnison County.
1975
The Six Points Association was formally formed. The primary goals were to provide vocational rehabilitation and employments opportunities in the community for the developmentally disabled.
1985
Six points was formally incorporated and named Six Points Evaluation and Training, Inc. The Six Points Thrift Store opened.
1989
Residential Support Program was added. This program provides housing and services that enable all Six Point’s clients to live in their own homes in the community. Assistance is provided according to one’s needs.
1998
Supported Living Service Program was formed. This program provides eligible individuals with supports to access the community. The S.L.S. program offers support to individuals to maintain their lives in the least restrictive settings.
1999
Relocated from North Main Street to present location at 320 South 14th Street Six Points has grown throughout the years and continues to promote independence, productivity, and full participation in the community.
How did Six Points get its name?
“Six Points began using the Elk logo as a symbol of determination people in Gunnison with disabilities have for abundant lives in work, recreation and living. The name Six Points was easy to remember and seemed to encompass the changing programs and services our clients wanted or needed in order to grow. This included children’s programs, work experience for high school, paid work for adults, job placement services and work evaluations for a few hundred people.
1972
A group of local citizens came together and identified a need for services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Gunnison County.
1975
The Six Points Association was formally formed. The primary goals were to provide vocational rehabilitation and employments opportunities in the community for the developmentally disabled.
1985
Six points was formally incorporated and named Six Points Evaluation and Training, Inc. The Six Points Thrift Store opened.
1989
Residential Support Program was added. This program provides housing and services that enable all Six Point’s clients to live in their own homes in the community. Assistance is provided according to one’s needs.
1998
Supported Living Service Program was formed. This program provides eligible individuals with supports to access the community. The S.L.S. program offers support to individuals to maintain their lives in the least restrictive settings.
1999
Relocated from North Main Street to present location at 320 South 14th Street Six Points has grown throughout the years and continues to promote independence, productivity, and full participation in the community.
How did Six Points get its name?
“Six Points began using the Elk logo as a symbol of determination people in Gunnison with disabilities have for abundant lives in work, recreation and living. The name Six Points was easy to remember and seemed to encompass the changing programs and services our clients wanted or needed in order to grow. This included children’s programs, work experience for high school, paid work for adults, job placement services and work evaluations for a few hundred people.