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 […]
Here's a 3-part series on how you can support your child's reading development. Please join us online using Zoom- To register click this link: https://www.listenfoundation.org/parents-listen-and-chat/
The Arc PPR and The Resource Exchange are partnering to host a Learning Series called "Myth Busting the Colorado Waiver Services." This is an opportunity for community members to ask those difficult or uncertain questions about waivers' benefits. Knowledgeable representatives from The Resource Exchange will be on-hand to answer your questions, putting an end to […]
This summer, Developmental Pathways (DP) teamed up with Jim Brennan, a community advocate, to create a parody sing-along music video to bring attention to voting rights in the disability community. We want to encourage all Coloradoans, regardless of ability, to register to vote, learn about the candidates and issues, and vote. The video is complete, […]
Enjoy music in a sensory friendly environment with Wheelchair Sports Camp presented by Swallow Hill Music and Developmental Pathways! About this event With an opening solo set from Wild Abandon! Wheelchair Sports Camp: Combining humor, playfulness, radical political perspectives, compassion and undeniable musical chops, Wheelchair Sports Camp is Denver's biggest smallest band. Fronted by the […]
International Week of the Deaf is celebrated by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and its national associations and their affiliates globally during the last full week of September (Monday through Sunday), culminating with International Day of the Deaf on the last Sunday of the week.
