/tags/disabilities Disabilities en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-02-06/how-boulders-new-blue-envelope-program-aims-to-help-people-with-disabilities-feel-safer Being stopped by the police can be pretty stressful. And for people with conditions like autism spectrum disorder or Tourette’s syndrome, the encounter can be especially tense. A new program from the Boulder Police offers a simple tool to make people with disabilities feel safer. We learn more on today's In The NoCo. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-02-06/how-boulders-new-blue-envelope-program-aims-to-help-people-with-disabilities-feel-safer In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner, Ariel Lavery /podcast/inthenoco/2025-01-28/want-to-help-your-kids-be-successful-and-resilient-a-fort-collins-educator-wrote-a-new-handbook Fort Collins educator Deborah Winking used to worry that her son’s disability might prevent him from living a full life. But she figured out a plan to help him grow into an independent, successful adult. Her new book explains how she did it – and offers a roadmap for other parents. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-01-28/want-to-help-your-kids-be-successful-and-resilient-a-fort-collins-educator-wrote-a-new-handbook In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Ariel Lavery, Brad Turner /news/2024-04-27/the-best-feeling-in-the-whole-wide-world-army-veteran-finds-camaraderie-and-freedom-in-adaptive-snowboarding Amanda Seward was one of the hundreds of participants who came to the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic at Snowmass Ski Area earlier this month. She wasn’t a snowboarder before she was injured, but now, she aspires to compete in the Paralympics, where she can spread a message of support and community. Sat, 27 Apr 2024 12:04:00 GMT /news/2024-04-27/the-best-feeling-in-the-whole-wide-world-army-veteran-finds-camaraderie-and-freedom-in-adaptive-snowboarding Kaya Williams, Aspen Public Radio /news/2024-04-24/unacceptable-front-range-residents-city-leaders-critique-xcel-energys-planned-outage The Colorado Public Utilities Commission heard nearly three hours of public comment from leaders and community members about Xcel Energy’s preemptive outage in early April that left many along the Front Range without power for days. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:18:22 GMT /news/2024-04-24/unacceptable-front-range-residents-city-leaders-critique-xcel-energys-planned-outage Emma VandenEinde /news/2024-02-16/late-civil-rights-legal-program-director-remembered-for-serving-on-behalf-of-people-with-disabilities Kevin Williams was a tireless advocate for the disability rights movement in the Centennial State. He died at the age of 57 earlier this month from respiratory failure. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:36:44 GMT /news/2024-02-16/late-civil-rights-legal-program-director-remembered-for-serving-on-behalf-of-people-with-disabilities Michael Lyle /news/2024-01-19/giddy-up-youth-with-disabilities-go-to-the-wild-west-for-a-day-at-the-exceptional-rodeo The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association hosted its 40th annual Exceptional Rodeo, where families with neurodivergent children were invited to participate in a mock rodeo for a day. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 19:14:03 GMT /news/2024-01-19/giddy-up-youth-with-disabilities-go-to-the-wild-west-for-a-day-at-the-exceptional-rodeo Emma VandenEinde /regional-news/2023-05-19/play-for-everybody-how-a-5-year-olds-lemonade-stand-is-building-an-inclusive-park For kids who use wheelchairs, finding a park they can access can be challenging. One Berthoud mom is fundraising to create an inclusive park where everyone can play side by side. Fri, 19 May 2023 12:02:00 GMT /regional-news/2023-05-19/play-for-everybody-how-a-5-year-olds-lemonade-stand-is-building-an-inclusive-park Emma VandenEinde /news/2023-05-17/colorado-is-pouring-funds-into-schools-for-kids-with-behavioral-health-issues-and-disabilities The special schools have no central oversight and instead are the responsibility of multiple state agencies. A new law aims to increase accountability. Wed, 17 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT /news/2023-05-17/colorado-is-pouring-funds-into-schools-for-kids-with-behavioral-health-issues-and-disabilities Jennifer Brown, The Colorado Sun, and Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Colorado /news/2023-05-16/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-medicaid-child-disability-care-woes-and-a-new-riverside-campground The Colorado Sun Editor David Krause joined us to discuss issues Colorado families are experiencing with Medicaid claims and a new boat-in campground aimed at recreationists riding the river. Tue, 16 May 2023 16:20:55 GMT /news/2023-05-16/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-medicaid-child-disability-care-woes-and-a-new-riverside-campground Nikole Robinson Carroll /news/2023-03-01/new-efforts-underway-to-increase-disability-access-at-the-state-capitol There’s a push at the statehouse to expand accessibility for people with disabilities. Newly-introduced bills would mandate wheelchair access in government building and add requirements for new residential buildings. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 23:44:08 GMT /news/2023-03-01/new-efforts-underway-to-increase-disability-access-at-the-state-capitol Lucas Brady Woods