DownTown Aquarium

The DownTown Aquarium has a Sensory Friendly morning coming up soon! 

Reservations may be required see below for more information. Here is the link to that information:

https://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumdenver/default.asp

On the second Sunday of every month at 8:30 a.m., the Downtown Aquarium engineers a calmer, quieter environment for guests to take in the sea creature and animal exhibits, turning down ambient sounds and turning up the lighting.

Exhibit entry purchase is required.

Wings Across the Rockies- Sensory Friendly!

 Wings Across the Rockies! Sensory Friendly Days

Beginning on Sunday, May 16, 2021, sensory-friendly activities, science demonstrations and quiet areas will be available for visitors of all ages to enjoy every third Sunday of the month from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

If you haven't been to Wings Across the Rockies it is a fun place to explore and is big and open area filled with lots of planes and displays. 

Click here for more information

https://wingsmuseum.org/

Adaptive Sports Center

 You really need to check out the Adaptive Sports Center. They provide activites all over Colorado as well as equipement rental and more.  ALL ABILITIES ARE WELCOME

CLICK HERE for a calendar of events: 

https://www.adaptivesports.org/adventures/summer-adventures

Bookbar Story times

 The Bookbar encourages everyone no matter ability to come and join them for their storytimes!  For more information visit their website. 

https://www.bookbardenver.com/

Parents- Saving for your child's furture

 Parents, 

It is important for you to save for your child's furture. But how do you do this without them losing their benefits.  Have you heard of ABLE plans. They are savings plans that parents and others can invest in that do not effect your child's federal disability benefits. 

Here is a link to more information:

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/07/how-to-set-a-family-member-with-a-disability-on-a-great-financial-path.html

Why might you want to save for your child if they have will have federal benefits:

• buy a house or condo 
• buy furniture
• go on vacations as an adult
• improve quality of life 
• pay for classes or training opportunites
• pay for a care service they don't qualify for or additional services
• start a small business

Botanic Gardens- Low Sensory Mornings

 

SIGN UP NOW FOR THIS WEEKEND's EVENT

Summer Low Sensory Mornings

Audience: Family (all ages)

Experience Denver Botanic Gardens without the crowds.

York Street gardens will open earlier on select mornings for those who wish to connect with plants in a safe, restful location.

This therapeutic horticulture program is intended to give individuals and families who prefer a quiet, less crowded environment a chance to experience the Gardens with limited attendance. During low sensory mornings you are invited to explore on your own and learn more about other Sensory based programming the Gardens offers that will inspire curiosity and awaken your senses like our Sensor

Please sign up online or call 720-865-3500 with any questions

GiGi's Playhouse

 

I just recently heard about GiGi's Playhouse! This is an organzation that is pushing for more acceptance of people with Down's Syndrome and developmental disabilities  A new location is coming to Denver soon. They provide therapies, and fun activties.

Here are a calendar of online events: 

https://gigisplayhouse.org/gigisathome/calendar/