Recent statements by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have caused a ripple effect across the disability advocacy landscape—particularly in Colorado. Kennedy’s remarks that individuals with…
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Across Colorado, families of children with autism are on edge as the state recommends reducing Medicaid reimbursement rates for autism therapy services. At the center of the debate is ABA…
In a groundbreaking move, the Boulder Police Department has introduced the Blue Envelope Program—a first-of-its-kind initiative in Colorado designed to foster safer, more supportive interactions between law enforcement and individuals…
A 2022 Colorado law was meant to create a clear path for students with autism to access ABA therapy during the school day. But for many families, that path has…
Colorado families are facing a new wave of uncertainty as the state considers cutting Medicaid reimbursement rates for ABA therapy services in Colorado. These proposed reductions are part of an…
Colorado’s classic black license plates have become more than a stylish throwback—they’re now funding critical services for people with disabilities across the state. Every $25 purchase of these popular plates…
After years of closures and reduced access, Colorado is turning a new chapter in supporting students with significant behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges. This school year, four new specialized facility…
The potential dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education is more than a political talking point—it’s a direct threat to the most vulnerable students in Colorado and across the country….
Temple Grandin has never followed the traditional path. Diagnosed with autism at a time when understanding of neurodivergence was minimal, she faced countless assumptions about what she couldn’t do. But…
A recent proposal to create a federal autism registry has ignited a wave of concern among disability rights advocates and families. The plan, announced by Health and Human Services Director…
