Disabilities

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The special schools have no central oversight and instead are the responsibility of multiple state agencies. A new law aims to increase accountability.

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.

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.

On this episode of Colorado Edition, affordable housing is even more elusive for Coloradans with disabilities and KUNC’s investigative reporter Robyn Vincent looks at the challenges many are facing. Plus a conversation with officials from Aurora’s Police Department about how they plan to increase female recruitment.

As state leaders prepare to launch Colorado’s free preschool program next fall, some educators and advocates fear young children with disabilities will lose out under the new system.