Disabilities

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.

Residents with disabilities who live at an apartment complex in Greeley are on edge. They may soon have to move out, but "there's nowhere to go."

Last week, Colorado's chapter of the Special Olympics held a Hall of Fame induction ceremony honoring athletes, coaches and families of the year.

The national Miss Amazing pageant celebrates women and girls with disabilities of all kinds. This year’s 2021 Miss Amazing, Savanah Overturf, is from Fort Collins. She was crowned at the national competition in Nashville in July.

On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we learn about the development of new technology that aims to keeps residents safe from wildfires. We also hear about new spending packages meant to address climate change and speak to the winner of a pageant for women and girls with disabilities.