The owner of a program for adults with development disabilities in Littleton has been charged with stealing from another program for adults with development disabilities in Littleton.

Courtney Ward , 44, was charged by Jefferson County prosecutors last month with theft of $100,000-$1 million and identity theft, both of which are felonies, and released on $10,000 bond. Her defense attorney, Jeremy Wooten at Burnham Law, declined to comment.

Ward owns and operates Inspired Innovations, which provides transportation and activities for clients between Colorado Springs and Boulder, according to its website.

Ward, of Littleton, is accused of stealing from Encouraging Development, where she was the office manager and bookkeeper between late 2007 and early 2024, according to a lawsuit that comp

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