Special Needs Community Connections

05/02/2025

Runyon Field put on an amazing Adaptive Sports Day! Thank you and your community partners for bringing such joy to so many people and creating an inclusion event for all ages, all abilities! 💜⚾️

04/29/2025

This Friday, May 2nd from 11 am- 3 pm! Sign up to join the Adaptive Sports Day at Runyon Field!

All ages, all abilities are welcomed! 💜

ADAPTIVE SPORTS DAY!
Adapting to all disabilities / ALL AGES WELCOME!

Register below to participate! (No Fee)
https://form.jotform.com/231995035209156

03/29/2025

Pueblo Regional Center is hosting the 3rd Annual Community Sensory Easter Event on Friday, April 18th, 2025 from 12:30 -3:00 pm Come join the fun! 🐥

Event: 3rd Annual Sensory Easter Extravaganza at Pueblo Regional Center
Cost: FREE!
Ages: All ages, all abilities!
Location: 270 W John Powell Blvd, Pueblo West, CO 81007
Event Date: Friday, April 18th, 2025
Event Time: 12:30- 3:00 PM
Activities: Games, giveaways, bounce houses, face painting, bunny picture, DJ, and family resources.

🐰💜 Easter Bunny Walk & Dance at 1:30 PM (if participating, it is recommended to bring a white t-shirt as there will be chalk blasters & confetti blasters) 🐰💜

Here's to progress in our community! See you there! 💜

02/27/2025

Pueblo Regional Center is looking for VENDORS for the 3rd Annual Sensory Easter Extravaganza on Friday, April 18th, 2025 from 12:30 pm-3:00 pm.

DETAILS:
Date: April 18, 2025 Time: 12:30 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Location: 270 West John PowellBlvd. Pueblo West, CO 81007
Contact: Jadea Pineda 719-412-0774
Number of attendees (approx): 1,000+ (all ages, all abilities)
Need: Vendors, activities, and prize baskets

Here is the link to sign-up as a VENDOR:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjRfv6fT9mAGJgoBi1I3kfqBXK6rogBnMCzAKuGTwIHoAJYw/viewform?hl=en

12/13/2024

Today is the day! Hope to see you all there! 💜

Hello! Today, Friday, December 13th we’ll be serving breakfast until 12:00 pm and then CLOSING at 12:00 pm for the Special Needs Community Connections, Team Select, and State of Colorado- Pueblo Regional Center’s Sensory/Allergy Friendly holiday event from 1-3 pm. ❤️💚❤️

The event is open to the public from 1-3 pm and then from 3-4 pm, we’re privately hosting the event for a local children’s therapy center. Parents of the children of the therapy center are welcome to join their kiddos and therapists! 🥰

For anyone attending, please be mindful and patient as this event was carefully planned and designed for people with sensory, language, and specialized diet needs. All ages, all abilities are welcome.

We’ll move through the 3 activities in an assembly line fashion and it is meant to be quick and simple. You have the option to purchase baked goods and anything from our drink menu at the end. ❤️💚❤️

12/05/2024

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12/01/2024

Come join us for some holiday fun on Friday, December 13th from 1-3 pm! We’ll have pictures with the Grinch, a holiday craft, and a build your own hot cocoa! 🎄❤️🎄

This event is perfect for individuals of all ages and abilities. We have designed it to be sensory and allergy friendly, ensuring a comfortable environment for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a beginner, our friendly staff will be there to assist you every step of the way!

Event: Grinch Photo and Holiday Craft at Blackbox Cafe
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages, all abilities!
Activities: Grinch photo, holiday craft, and make your own hot chocolate (gluten, dairy, and nut free)
Date/Time: Friday, December 13th from 1-3 pm
Location: Blackbox Cafe, 1437 Court St, Pueblo, CO 81003

Sponsored by: Team Select of Pueblo, State of Colorado- Pueblo Regional Center, Blackbox Cafe, and Special Needs Community Connections.

Here’s to progress in OUR community! 💜

10/26/2024

We had fun at the Community Sensory Trunk or Treat! The Regional Center and all the vendors put on a great (and inclusive) event! 💜🥰

Our community art project turned out great! Can’t wait to see it hanging at the Regional Center! 🥰💜

Thanks to the Blackbox ladies and family for their help!

Blackbox Cafe
imassageforacause
Remedy IT, LLC

10/21/2024

Just getting around to posting these… but it was a BEAUTIFUL day at the Inclusion Garden last Friday! It was moving to see how the kids enjoyed collecting seeds and having bingo together afterwards.

Thank you to Pueblo Parks and Recreation, Spectrum of Light Family Services, LLC, and Blackbox Cafe for an inclusive event. 🥰💜

Here’s to the progress toward inclusion in OUR community! 🥳

10/09/2024

Pueblo Parks and Recreation's Horticulture Department, Special Needs Community Connections, and Blackbox Cafe are hosting
a Pueblo Inclusion Garden Seed Collection event on Friday, October 18th, 2024. After the seeding collecting we will walk over to at Blackbox Cafe for bingo!

Bring some water and we'll see you there! Gloves and tools will be provided. Treats and prizes available at Blackbox during Bingo. For those those with food allergies, Blackbox is gluten, wheat, peanut, fish, and shellfish free environment. 💜

Program Name: Pueblo Inclusion Garden Seed Collection
Date\Time: Friday, October 18th, 2023 from 9 am- 12 pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages, all abilities welcome!
Location:
The Blackbox Cafe
1437 Court St
Pueblo, CO 81003
(Meet at Blackbox Cafe and we'll walk over the Mineral Palace Greenhouse together)

Note: All guardians, caregivers, family, and/or therapists are welcome to join participants. Caregivers/guardians/therapists MUST be present for the entire event.

You are welcome to email Special Needs Community Connections (SNCC) with questions (or contact us on Facebook).
Email: [email protected]

Here's to progress in our community! 💜

10/07/2024

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A Pueblo family business that cares for developmentally disabled adults recently doubled its client capacity with a newly expanded site.

10/02/2024

Pueblo Regional Center is hosting a Community Sensory Trunk or Treat & Craft Festival on Friday, October 25th, 2024 1:30-4:30 PM! Come join the fun!

Event: Community Sensory Trunk or Treat
& Craft Festival
Cost: Free
Age: All ages, all abilities!
Date/Time: Friday, October 25th, 2024 1:30-4:30 PM
Location: Pueblo Regional Center, 270 W John Powell Blvd, Pueblo West, CO 81007
Questions or to Volunteer with a Trunk: Call Jadea Pineda 719-412-0774

Allergy, metabolic, and non-food treats available! Sensory-friendly environment for friends and family.

*This is a peanut free event*

Free Activities:
- Bounce Houses
- Unicorn Pony Pics
- Trunk or Treat
- Games
- Pumpkins
- Candy
- Costume Contest
- Family Resources

Craft Vendors:
- Face painting
- Candles
- Hair braiding
- T-shirts & hats
- Holiday crafts
- Fairy wings
- Homemade goods
- Food trucks

Please share! Thank you to all the community sponsors!