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Special Olympics Winter Season Registration is Open
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,...
Making Our Community Safer for Children With Disabilities
When we moved into a new house on a dirt road in the country, I didn't anticipate how fast people would drive, despite the speed limit being 30mph. Our driveway was at a slight dip in the road, with hills on either side. People would fly over the hill and down past...
More Than Play: The Power of Therapeutic Recreation
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...
Taking to the Skies: Our Family’s Experience With TSA Cares
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...
Emergency Preparedness, Colorado Resources
Following our recent post about emergency preparedness, we wanted to share a few additional resources that you and your family may find helpful. Creating Cleaner Air During a Wildfire Colorado communities face the threat of wildfires every year, and wildfire smoke can...
Planning Ahead for Every Season: Emergency Preparedness for Colorado Families
As parents, we spend a lot of time preparing for everyday life. We pack snacks, remember therapy appointments, and make sure our children have everything they need before heading out the door. But have you ever stopped to think about what you would do if an emergency...
Hippotherapy vs. Equine Therapy: What’s the Difference
If you’ve ever heard someone say, “My child does horse therapy,” you may have wondered what that actually means. Is it riding lessons? Physical therapy on horseback? Counseling with horses? The truth is, there are several different ways horses can support children...
Recall: Joolz Aer2 Car Seat Adapters for Strollers
Joolz Recalls Aer2 Car Seat Adapters for Strollers Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fall Hazard Name of Product: Joolz Aer2 Car Seat Adapters for Joolz Aer 2 Stroller Hazard: The recalled car seat adapters can fail to properly attach to the stroller, which may allow...
Recall: BABESIDE Doll and Stroller Children’s Toys
BABESIDE Doll and Stroller Children’s Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard; Violate Small Parts Ban; Sold on Amazon by HYBDOLLS Name of Product: BABESIDE Doll and Stroller Toys Hazard: The recalled toys violate the small parts...
Recall: CooCooBaby Baby Loungers
CooCooBaby Baby Loungers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Suffocation and Fall Hazards; Violates Mandatory Standard for Infant Sleep Products Name of Product: CooCooBaby Baby Loungers Hazard: The baby loungers violate the mandatory standard...
Recall: GOPO Toys
GOPO Toys Recalls Pull String Teething Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys Name of Product: GOPO TOYS Pull String Teething Toys Hazard: The recalled teething toys violate the mandatory standard...
Recall: Montessori Busy Board Toys
Montessori Busy Board Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Magnet Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys; Sold on Amazon by Small Fish Name of Product: Small Fish Montessori Busy Board Toys Hazard: The busy boards violate...