by Kristy | Oct 13, 2026 | Accessibility, Awareness, Blind, Colorado, Disability, Inclusion, Low Vision, Newsletter, Safety, Technology, Visually Impaired
Many people may not fully understand the significance of a person walking with a white cane. For our family, however, the white cane represents safety, independence, confidence, freedom, and possibility. We are a family with two children who have significant visual...
by Kristy | Oct 7, 2026 | Accessibility, Adaptive, Colorado, Community, Disability, Down Syndrome, Exercise, Free, Health, Inclusion, Newsletter, Recreation, Special Olympics, Sport
A WINTER SEASON FOR EVERY ATHLETE YOU BELONG HERE Special Olympics Colorado’s Winter Season returns this January with opportunities to compete, make friends and have fun! Athletes and Unified partners ages 8+ can participate in alpine skiing,...
by Kristy | Sep 15, 2026 | Accessibility, Adaptive, Art, Colorado, Community, Disability, Recreation, Socialization
For children, play is more than just a way to pass the time. It is how they explore their world, build friendships, develop new skills, express themselves, and discover what they enjoy. But for children with disabilities or medical complexities, participating in...
by Kristy | Sep 1, 2026 | Accessibility, Autism, Family, Medically Complex, Neurodiversity, Sensory Processing, Travel, Wheelchair
Traveling with a child with special needs can be intimidating for families. There are considerations that many other families may never have to think about: medications, medical equipment, mobility needs, sensory sensitivities, communication challenges, changes in...
