Disabled

Local News

Groups plan how to help those with special needs during emergencies

Response plans must consider foreign speakers, people with disabilities

December 5, 2018

Local News

Colorado offering free sign-language interpretation services

Two-year pilot aimed at rural areas

October 26, 2018

Local News

Durango Gymnastics hosts open gym for kids with special needs

go dim, music turned soft and playful energy fills the room

October 23, 2018

Local News

Adaptive Sports volunteer to be honored Saturday at Purgatory Resort

Ehrhardt leaves legacy of helping disabled people enjoy outdoor sports

October 11, 2018

Local News

Pet or service animal? The distinction matters

rules allow people to claim special status for their pets

October 11, 2018

Regional News

Colorado agrees to $1M settlement over strip searches

Under the terms of the settlement, the Colorado Department of Human Services has also agreed to train staff on reporting…

August 11, 2018

Local News

Durango business, nonprofit honored for improving accessibility

Progress celebrated on 28th anniversary of disabilities act

July 26, 2018

Regional News

Puebloan with autism overcomes hurdles en route to college

Before entering preschool, Gebbink lost the ability to speak and had to relearn how to piece phrases together. Words, however,…

June 24, 2018

Outdoors

Dove Creek skier inducted into Hall of Fame

Riddell dominated slalom, won gold in two Paralympic games

March 9, 2018

Local News

Will Durango, La Plata County prioritize accessibility?

Residents with disabilities question transit cuts, ADA investments

January 23, 2018

Local News

Pickleball helps Durango woman beat back depression

Sykes describes herself as a billboard for the sport

December 4, 2017

Local News

Advocate wins state award for work to help people with disabilities

Ragsdell makes accessibility a priority for rural population

November 27, 2017

Local News

Durango to reduce height of 400-plus parking meters

Voluntary effort to comply with Americans with Disability Act

October 11, 2017

Local News

Service dog owner butts heads with Vallecito restaurant

files complaint with U.S. Department of Justice’s disability rights division

September 27, 2017

Regional News

Cortez Ag Expo gives kids their moment in the rodeo arena

Expo opens door for disabled youth

March 17, 2017

Local News

Wheelchair users can get help to clear Tech Center road work

People using wheelchairs and scooters who struggle through current road construction from Durango Tech Center to Animas View Drive can…

March 14, 2017

Local News

Long-term friendship helps Community Connections client overcome challenges

If you meet her now, that’s hard to imagine. Slater, who has mosaic Down syndrome and schizophrenia, works at Nature’s…

January 9, 2017

Local News

Disabled, elderly feel Durango’s accessible-housing crunch

Affordable-home shortage worrisome with a growing older population

December 27, 2016

Local News

Durango man starts golf clinic for those with disabilities

To bring all of those together can be difficult for anybody, but for those with cognitive or physical disabilities, the…

October 16, 2016

Local News

Attempt to curb ADA lawsuits angers disabled people

Concerns raised that bill would hinder accessibility

September 13, 2016

Local News

Legislation attempts to curb ADA lawsuits

Businesses report being coerced into settlements

September 9, 2016

Local News

Animas High senior Noah Hotchkiss speaks at White House conference

Student works with disabled Native American youth

September 5, 2016

Local News

Local establishments ‘tagged’ for lack of accessibility for people with disabilities

Durango police investigating graffiti at business after protest by advocacy group

July 26, 2016

Local News

Tim Kroes retires after 25 years at Adaptive Sports Association

Adaptive Sports provides summer and winter recreational opportunities for people with cognitive and physical disabilities. “I’ll probably be back where…

June 19, 2016