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Let’s Talk Toys: Sensory
When we first learn about our senses we learn about smell, hearing, sight, taste, and touch. But our lives are impacted by more than just these 5 senses. We also have proprioception, vestibular sensation, and interoception. Some kiddos struggle with processing sensory...
Let’s Talk Toys
Now that Halloween is behind us, it’s time to start talking about Christmas! Every year, families ask us for toy recommendations, so we thought we’d dedicate a few posts to some of our favorite playroom staples. Many of the best toys are simple, timeless, and fun for...
Inclusive Halloween Fun for Every Child
Halloween should be a time of joy, imagination, and fun for all kids — no matter their abilities, allergies, or mobility needs. This guide explains a few ways to include everyone in your Halloween festivities. ???? The Teal Pumpkin Project You may have noticed teal...
Special Olympics 2026 Winter Season Registration and New Athlete Application Form
Registration for the 2026 Winter Season is now open! Athletes, Unified partners and coaches can register for the winter season now through Sunday, November 2.During the winter season, Special Olympics Colorado offers the following sports:Alpine SkiingBasketballFigure...
Celebrating Independence and Awareness: National White Cane Day
Pencil, marshmallow, roller ball, and Dakota Disk might not be 4 words you would put together while playing Wordle. Nonetheless, they are all related. The topic of connection would be "types of white cane tips". For those of you unfamiliar with the term white cane,...
Finding Sweetness in a Sour Candy Life
A few weeks ago one of our families described their son's Physical Therapist as a Sour Patch candy. The mom explained that the ideas the PT suggested made her wince initially, causing her face to pucker and her body to withdraw but eventually she realized that they...
Special Olympics Fall Season Registration is NOW OPEN!
Registration for the 2025 Fall Season is NOW OPEN for all athletes, Unified partners and coaches! Registering for the fall season gives athletes and Unified partners the opportunity to join a new team, try a new sport, or reconnect with their team of choice.During the...
A New Website to Help You Find and Rehome Assistive Technology
One of the tough realities of raising a child who relies on assistive equipment is figuring out where to put all that gear—especially as they grow out of it. Each item takes up precious space, and when it's no longer needed, it can be hard to know what to do with it....
Support Youth Mental Health with Free Educational Texts from CDPHE
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) offers a free Educational Text Messaging Platform as part of its Prevention and Wellness services. This program is designed to support families and caregivers in building positive relationships...
Update from the Colorado Department of Early Childhood on the Early Intervention Budget and Service Provision as of 3/20/25
This notice was sent to the Early Intervention (EI) community on the evening of 3/20/25 Dear Early Intervention Families, Providers, and Partners, Thanks to the invaluable input of key early intervention partners and the decisive action of the Joint Budget Committee...
Update from the Colorado Department of Early Childhood on the Early Intervention Budget and Service Provision
As many of our families are aware, the Early Intervention (EI) program in Colorado has been experiencing significant challenges due to budget concerns, which were outlined in a memo to providers on February 25, 2025. There has been a lot of information, and...
Embolization Device Recall and Correction
Embolization Device Recall and Correction: Medtronic Removes Unused 027 Compatible Pipeline Vantage Embolization Device with Shield Technology, Updates Use Instructions for 021 Compatible Pipeline Vantage Embolization Devices due to Increased Risk of Incomplete Wall...