Special Olympics Colorado to Send First Triathlon Team to USA Games

Just two years ago, Special Olympics Colorado didn’t have a triathlon team. Now, we’re sending four athletes to Orlando, Florida to compete at the 2022 USA Games. In the spring of

Tip Your Hat to Law Enforcement

Let us tip our hats to Colorado’s law enforcement officers. They’ve been carrying the torch for years, helping us raise money to keep our athletes swimming, running, playing basketball, etc.

Different Not Deficit

Different not deficit, Warm hearts and unique minds, A zest for life and acceptance, With no opportunities left behind. Boom! They're off like superheroes, With a finish line in sight, But it's friendship and bright smiles, It's

Flying High at United

It was a dream come true when Special Olympics Colorado athlete, Cody Field, was hired as a Service Ambassador for United Airlines at the Denver International Airport.

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,

Sharing The Dream at USA Games

A year before Denise Hulstrom organized the first Special Olympics Colorado Spectrum Skyhawks Unified soccer team, she was participating as a Unified partner in the 2014 USA Games in New