Adam’s Camp Diary
Stories of inspiration and other news from Adam’s Camp events and programs.
Celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March 15, 2024
March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (or DDAM). This annual observance focuses on spreading awareness and understanding of people with developmental disabilities. This month is extra special to our community at Adam’s Camp. Not only is it a time to celebrate our loved ones with disabilities, but it’s also a chance to assess what…
The Benefits of Camp for All
February 16, 2024
Camp is an opportunity for people to come together in the spirit of adventure and community. Not only is it an experience like no other, but camp gives people (regardless of age, ability, or background) the chance to connect with their peers and environment all while having fun, building skills, and gaining confidence. Here at…
Tips for Creating a More Accessible Business
January 19, 2024
For people with disabilities, accessibility is an essential part of being able to go about daily life. Fostering accessibility in public spaces like parks and government buildings is one important step. But what about private businesses? At places like Adam’s Camp, accessibility is certainly a chief priority. But unfortunately, inclusion isn’t always the standard everywhere…
Celebrating Universal Human Rights Month
December 8, 2023
December is Universal Human Rights Month. Celebrated annually, it is a dedicated time to spread awareness about the human rights of all people. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, established in 1948 by the UN, provides the basis for this international observance. The goals of Human Rights Month are universal but often focus specifically on…
Denver’s Accessible Adventures for Winter 2023
November 17, 2023
Nothing compares to an inclusive environment that prioritizes the needs of each and every person. And we think that it’s well warranted to commend our state for its efforts in this area. Colorado is regarded as one of the best states nationwide when it comes to accessible attractions for people with disabilities. Colorado might have…
Celebrating Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 13, 2023
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month. This national observance dates back to 1945, when the United States Congress declared the first week of October a time to focus on disability employment, then termed “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” Over the years, the name as well as the duration of this observance changed into what…
The Importance of Self-Advocacy
August 11, 2023
Self-advocacy: The ability to speak up for yourself and the things that are important to you. Take a moment and think about a time where you had to advocate for yourself. Were you pursuing a goal? Communicating a want? Expressing a need to be treated in a certain way? All these instances are examples of…
With Us, Not For Us: Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day in 2023
March 10, 2023
March 21st, just 11 days from today, is World Down Syndrome Day! WDSD is a global awareness day that has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012, after the United Nations General Assembly declared the 21st of March as World Down Syndrome Day in late 2011. The hope behind this choice was to…
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