April is Autism Awareness Month, also known as Autism Acceptance Month. Although the official day is April 2, it is observed throughout the entire month. These observances are relatively recent: only not long ago did we feel the need to designate a day to accept difference. Perhaps because our social cognition — our collective brain […]
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Elevate Your Future: A story of struggle, faith and community
By Antonia Peña I’m originally from Chihuahua, Mexico, and over 25 years ago, I came to the United States with a dream: to find better opportunities for myself and my children. It wasn’t easy to leave behind my country, my people, my roots. Nor was it easy to start from scratch in Parachute with no […]
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Amy Grogan takes the helm at Ascendigo
The search for Ascendigo’s new president and chief executive officer concluded, as the nonprofit warmly welcomed Amy Grogan to the position on Jan. 27. Bringing a breadth of experience, strong leadership qualities and a commitment to community, Grogan’s skill set beautifully complements the demands of this critical position. “There is so much personal and professional […]
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Outgoing Ascendigo CEO aims to emBOLDen disability community
On July 25, Ascendigo Autism Services announced that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dan Richardson, who has been with the organization for more than six years, will be stepping away to pursue a new business venture. This latest venture, called BOLD: Empowering People and Property, will specialize in property management services for adults with disabilities. Ascendigo […]
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Ascendigo gets new digs
“On Monday, May 22, Ascendigo Autism Services became the proud owner of 695 Buggy Circle,” began a recent press release from the organization. Ascendigo is a nonprofit that serves many people living with autism in the region. While it started as a summer sports camp in 2004, today it operates year-round providing opportunities and regular […]
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Max finds home in Carbondale
A blue pick-up parks in front of a duplex near the Rio Grande Trail, an Ascendigo Autism Services logo on the door. Two galvanized metal trash cans are bungeed in back. A young guy steps gently from the passenger door, green compost baggies in hand, and disappears through a backyard gate. He returns. Lifting the […]
