by Kristy Miller | Oct 30, 2025 | Accessibility, Adaptive, ASD, Autism, Disability, Inclusion, Neurodiversity, Recreation, Wheelchair
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...
by Kristy Miller | Oct 20, 2025 | Accessibility, Adaptive, Community, Exercise, Health, Inclusion, Recreation, Special Olympics, Sport
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...
by Kristy Miller | Dec 16, 2023 | Awareness, Disability, Family, Inclusion
Those of us who work with kiddos in the special needs community understand that Christmas and other holiday bring a different level of concern for some families. They would happily give all the presents in the world for other intangible gifts. Earlier this week I came...
by Kristy Miller | Mar 13, 2023 | 8p, Disability, Family, Inclusion, Sibling
I’d like to begin by recognizing that everyone’s experience with raising a child with special needs is very different – at a minimum there are differing levels of needs, differing capacities in caregivers, and very different family...
by Kristy Miller | Feb 16, 2023 | Accessibility, Exercise, Inclusion, Special Olympics
Spring Sports: Athletics, Gymnastics, Motor Activity Training Program (MATP), Powerlifting, Soccer, and Swimming Important Dates: Coach Registration Dates: November 7 – January 3 (EXTENDED) Athlete and Unified Partner Registration Dates: December 16 – February 28...
by Kristy Miller | Nov 19, 2022 | Inclusion, Wheelchair
There is a nonprofit organization in Oregon called Magic Wheelchair which is building “epic costumes for kiddos in wheelchairs.” Through the work of volunteers, sponsors, and donations they are brightening the lives of children who use wheelchairs. Check...
