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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.
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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.
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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.
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The special schools have no central oversight and instead are the responsibility of multiple state agencies. A new law aims to increase accountability.
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News brief with The Colorado Sun: Medicaid child disability care woes and a new riverside campgroundThe 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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Last week, Colorado's chapter of the Special Olympics held a Hall of Fame induction ceremony honoring athletes, coaches and families of the year.