DeafBlind Awareness Week was established in 1984 and is always celebrated the last week of June in honor of Helen Keller's birthday on June 27th. Deafblindness is a combination of sight and hearing loss that affects a person's ability to communicate with others, access their environment, or acquire information. It can also be called dual […]
July is a time to learn more about clefts of the lip and palate. Approximately 2600 babies are born with cleft palate in the United States every each. Another 4400 babies are born with cleft lip, with or without cleft palate annually. These issues can cause difficulties with eating, speaking, and hearing along with social […]
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is a genetic condition that causes someone to not produce adequate amounts of a protein called FMRP that is needed for brain development. This syndrome can affect both boys and girls however girls' symptoms are usually milder. People with FXS can have developmental delays, learning difficulties, and social or behavioral problems. […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on this date in 1990. "The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public." The law ensures […]
August is a great time to learn how to protect your child's eyesight. One in 20 children have an eyesight condition that can result in permanent vision loss if left untreated. Even so, 80% of preschoolers do not have their eyes routinely screened. It is important to remember that vision changes can occur without children […]
Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a neurodegenerative condition that is hereditary and is caused by a deficiency of the motor neuron protein SMN which affects the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord, causing problems with eating, breathing, crawling, walking. August is the time when we try to raise awareness, share resources, and educate the community […]
The SB Education Day team is putting on another event for the Spina Bifida community. This session will be on zoom and will have the following topics: - Accessibility and wheelchair friendly places in Colorado - Learning about kidney stones - An interactive surprise game to have some fun! Please RSVP at the google form here: […]
Experience Denver Botanic Gardens without the crowds. This therapeutic horticulture program is intended to give individuals and families who prefer a quiet, less crowded environment a chance to experience the Gardens with limited attendance. Explore on your own and learn about other sensory-based programming that will inspire curiosity and awaken your senses, like our Sensory […]
One in 5000 newborn boys in the world is affected by a rare and fatal disease: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Seems like a small group, but the 250.000 patients around the globe think big and have big dreams. Duchenne Parents have set up organizations in their countries, and all of them work day by day to guarantee access […]
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Alcohol is now recognized as the leading preventable cause of birth defects and developmental disorders in the United States. Each year thousands of children are born with life-long disabilities because they were exposed to alcohol prenatally. On September 9th, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism recognizes International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness […]
Sunset in the City is a unique, invitation-only fundraiser for Anchor Center for Blind Children. Founded 26 years ago as A Day in the Country picnic, the event evolved into Sunset in the City and has grown to include more than 400 guests who gather for cocktails, dinner and live entertainment in a beautiful country setting. Guests […]
