Staying Home with Disabilities

Stay-at-home orders and safe social distancing remove access to many daily resources for individuals with disabilities. Here are ideas to help your family adjust.

By Kathryn Sims

Special Needs

Loveland Youth Shares Her Strength

By Lydia Rueger

The Ins and Outs of Sensory Processing Disorder

By Angela K. Evans

Creating Independence Together

By Angela K. Evans

Great Colorado Camps for Kids with Special Needs

By Courtney Drake-McDonough

Is ABA Therapy Worth the Time?

ABA therapy is often recommended for children with autism. Its benefits range from learning communication and social skills to reducing challenging behavior.

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Statewide Parents Encouraging Parents Conference Changes Lives

Parents of children with special needs learn from, and connect with, others at this three-day conference.

By Angela K. Evans

Meet Special Olympics Colorado CEO and President

Megan Scremin shares her passion and vision for leading the organization.

By Angela K. Evans

Sensory-Friendly Holiday Shows

Inclusive holiday performances for Denver-area kids.

By Colorado Parent Staff

Sensory-Friendly Santa Experiences

Quiet and calm environments for a meet-up with Kris Kringle.

By Megan Forgey

Target Launches Adaptive Halloween Costumes

Target is making Halloween more accessible with four new costumes in their exclusive Halloween shop, the Hyde & EEK! Boutique.

By Megan Forgey

Camping with Disabilities

Colorado’s accessible outdoor options for individuals with specific needs.

By Kristina Tober

Partners With Paws

Animals are helping kids with a variety of conditions and disabilities heal and live more fully.

By Kristi Hemingway

Learning the Signs of Autism

Find out how to identify the early indications of autism, and discover the first steps to take.

By Susie Weber

Where to Find Support for ADHD in Denver

Denver Metro CHADD hosts free monthly group meetings to support families and individuals with ADD and ADHD.

By Lydia Rueger

10 Salon Visit Tips for Kids with Special Needs

From easing anxiety to picking the right salon, improve your child’s salon experience with these helpful tips.

By Colorado Parent Staff

Providing Bikes for Kids with Disabilities

The Two Angels Foundation provides adaptive bikes to children with a wide range of disabilities.

By Lydia Rueger

Disabilities Don’t Stop this Theater Troupe

Phamaly Theatre Company stages full-scale performances featuring actors with a wide range of disabilities.

By Lydia Rueger

Leveling the Playing Field

Sports clinics inspire individuals with special needs to shoot, swing, throw, and get active.

By Megan Forgey

Style for All Abilities

Meet Alexandra Connell, the Denver entrepreneur behind Patti + Ricky, an online store offering stylish clothing and accessories for people of all abilities.

By Megan Forgey

Meet the McGarrity Family

Jeff and Sonia McGarrity are raising seven children, three with Down syndrome, and they wouldn’t have it any other way.

By Jamie Siebrase

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