Walk and Roll – Youth Innovation Grant Project
Special Olympics Colorado Unified partners, Lilie Stoolman and Emi Carlson are extremely passionate about Special Olympics and working alongside people with intellectual disabilities. One of their biggest goals as youth
Identity-First vs. Person-First Language: Which one should I use?
There has been a large debate over whether to use identity-first or person-first language when talking about someone with a disability. Before figuring out which one to use, it’s important
Fun(d) Raising for Special Olympics
By Brenda Stuart, Special Olympics Colorado Parent Image Source We’ve all been there. The doorbell rings, and you look outside to see the neighborhood kids selling Girl Scout cookies,December 2021 Change Makers
Scott Guffey Athlete of the Month Scott began competing for Special Olympics Colorado 29 years ago, when he was 8-year-old, with the Evergreen Recreation Center. He then moved north for
Lifting the Way to USA Games
When Tania Wright began competing in powerlifting earlier this year, she could only deadlift 110 pounds. Now, she can deadlift 275 pounds (a record for Special Olympics Colorado) and isNovember 2021 Change Makers
Connor Billington Athlete of the Month Connor has been competing for Special Olympics Colorado for 7 years. He first got involved with basketball and now competes in many sports, includingLighting Our Fire: The Importance of the Special Olympics Colorado Torch Run
I guess you could call our athletes “The Keepers of the Flame.” Special Olympics Colorado athletes do more than compete in swimming, running, basketball and track. They share their loveOctober 2021 Change Makers
Mai-Lin Hegel Athlete of the Month Mai-Lin has been competing for Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) for 34 years. She first got involved when she was 8 years old through the