Denial. Anger. Bargaining. Depression. Acceptance. As a former Victim Advocate, I knew this cycle well, but I only linked it to death. In death, there’s time. Time doesn’t heal the loss, but it does give the opportunity to ease the pain. So what happens there’s no space from the loss? When the loved one you’ve […]

Parents are all-too-familiar that it can be tough sometimes for people with disabilities to find a place to play sports in Colorado. A new business in Aurora wants to make it easier. FWD Mobility opened this year. They work on power chairs, mobility devices and sports equipment for people with disabilities. “Pretty much anything to […]

For most people, home is a place where they can relax and feel comfortable. This is one of the main reasons why pediatric in-home therapy leads to greater success than therapy that takes place in an office setting.  Taking the time to prepare your child to go to an appointment, combined with the introduction of […]

Accessibility for all is important and The National Sports Center for the Disabled’s Broncos Ability Clinic aims to give that opportunity to all kids.  Join them on June 30th from 9:00 – 11:00 AM MST at Empower Field at Mile High.  This is a fun-filled and FREE clinic that will include instruction from the Broncos […]

Staunton State Park strives to give access to all Coloradoans in the outdoors and they are now accepting reservations for disabled Coloradans who’d like to “hike” the trails in one of Staunton State Park’s two-track chairs.   “Being able to offer the therapeutic benefits of the outdoors to all of our visitors is truly rewarding,” […]

It has been more than fourteen years since I first saw her. I was recently at the post office and she was standing near me in line. Our eyes connected and she blankly smiled. She did not recognize me. She really had no reason to. But ten years ago, she left an indelible impression on […]

I met Rebecca early 2008. I don’t remember the details, as we have not become friends till much later on. My memories upon meeting her for the first time are vague, a beautiful, cool, smart and busy businesswoman, about my age, with two (now three) little kids. I knew she had a child with Down […]

Play is an important part of every child’s existence but imagine going to a playground with a child only to arrive and realize there is nothing there for your child to do, other than watch and listen to other kids play. LuBird’s Light Foundation was founded to create a brighter world for exceptional kids by […]

Are you concerned about your toddler’s development? Are you wondering what should a typical 2-year old’s speech look like? What words should they be saying? When should I start to be concerned about my toddler’s speech? If something seems wrong, what should I do? Background on speech delays Speech delays are a common situation that […]

James Kropp wears many hats. He is a certified personal trainer, a Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) athlete leader, a fitness captain who leads workouts for SOCO Virtual Wellness Challenges and he is a creative photographer. James, 22, has Downs Syndrome and lives in Denver. While some people may only view James through the lens of […]