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Inclusive Hiring Practices for Businesses: Building a More Accessible Workplace Creating a workplace where everyone feels valued isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s good for business. Inclusive hiring practices not only foster diversity, but they also bring in talent that could be missed by a less accessible process. Here’s how your business can make…

In this episode of StayLooped, host Leah interviews Lia Weiler Gallagher from the Arapahoe Douglas Workforce Center. Lia shares valuable insights into the services and resources provided by the workforce center to help job seekers find employment.

In this episode of StayLooped, host Chris interviews Ellen Sutton from WeShowAndTell.org about their amazing program called Project Independence. Based in Denver, Colorado, Project Independence provides all-day workshops for young people with disabilities aged 14-21 to help them gain valuable life skills for adulthood.

Autism is often discussed in the context of children, but many adults live with autism without even realizing it. In fact, some signs may have been overlooked throughout childhood. For many adults, these signs begin to make sense later in life. So, what should you look for? Let’s dive into the key indicators of autism…

Maximizing Accessibility at Elitch Gardens: A Guide for Visitors Elitch Gardens in Denver is a beloved destination for thrill-seekers and families alike, offering a variety of rides, attractions, and experiences. However, navigating the park with accessibility needs requires some extra planning. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to ensure a smooth and…

Celebrating Disability Pride in Denver: A Day of Art, Dance, and Community Discover how Denver’s Disability Pride event at the Clifford Still Museum brought together art, dance, service dogs, and community engagement to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the ADA. WHY DISABILITY PRIDE MATTERS Disability Pride is more than just an event—it’s a movement that…

At StayLooped, we are dedicated to being a voice for the disabled community, offering news, resources, and a platform for connection. Recently, we had the incredible opportunity to attend and film at the 2024 Tailgate Party for IN! Inclusive Pathways to Higher Education, an event that perfectly encapsulated the power of community, advocacy, and forward…

In a recent episode of StayLooped, host Chris had the privilege of interviewing Lloyd Lewis, the visionary CEO and founder of Arc Thrift Stores. Lloyd’s journey began in 2003 when his son, Kennedy, was born with Down syndrome. This life-changing event sparked a passion in Lloyd to create a better world for people with disabilities,…

Amy Sequenzia is a non-speaking individual with autism, multiply disabled activist and writer, deeply engaged in the world of poetry. Alongside her poetic endeavors, Amy writes extensively about disability rights, civil rights, and human rights. Her work has been presented at numerous conferences both in the US and internationally, and is featured in various books on being Autistic and Disabled. A dedicated advocate within the Neurodiversity Movement, Amy passionately speaks out for the rights and worth of disabled individuals.