Special Education in BVSD

Check out April's special education news. https://www.bvsd.org/fs/comms-manager/view/383393da-9791-485e-af56-09c5de503661

Spread some love for inclusion this Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Colorado State Capital.

Next Friday, RMDSA is launching something special: Colorado Loves Inclusion, our first-ever Valentine’s Day outreach event at the Colorado State Capitol. This is more than a visit, it’s a chance to show our leaders that inclusion truly matters to families, self-advocates, and communities across Colorado.

On Friday, February 13, we’ll be in the West Foyer from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., sharing Valentines, treats, and plenty of heart. Families, self-advocates, and allies are invited to stop by anytime to say hello, and help deliver messages that remind legislators that people with Down syndrome deserve to be seen, respected, and fully included in our state.

We’re especially excited that a local high school class will be joining us on a field trip to take part in this day of advocacy. If you’re a teacher or school leader interested in bringing a class as well, we’d love to help make that happen.

There are lots of ways to participate. Whatever works best for you:

Visit our table at the Capitol and pick up a Valentine to share with your legislator

Bring your own Valentine with a message of inclusion

Spend time with us in the West Foyer and help spread the love

Every Valentine is a reminder that policy decisions affect real people. Every person who shows up helps build a more inclusive Colorado.

If you’d like more details or want to stay connected, you can sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8RzebjcPUSWRbizQE2G4Rv55duHSy4-xXeOye3sK3lw0Nkg/viewform?usp=header
or reach out to us at [email protected]


We would love to see you there and can’t wait to start what we hope becomes a new RMDSA tradition. 💕

Unified sports volunteers make bowling and other sports a win for our students!

Multiple changes to Medicaid are happening this year that will affect many families of students with disabilities. Imagine!, a local agency that serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is hosting family information sessions on February 19 and 28 in Lafayette. Event information, and a recent community info video about the changes, are available here:

2026 Medicaid Changes: What Imagine! Families Need to Know - Imagine! Learn about upcoming 2026 Medicaid and HCBS changes and what they mean for Imagine! families. Watch this short informational video from Imagine! CEO Jodi Walters and get details on service updates, family caregiver changes, and upcoming February information sessions.

Read our latest newsletter for families and our special education community. https://www.bvsd.org/fs/comms-manager/view/e16cbd95-7ac2-449e-a5a3-74f6fdaaa7bc

Reminder to sign up for this virtual event before its too late!

Join Disability Law Colorado in partnership with Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition and The Arc for their Annual Disability Justice Preview

🗓️ December 8, 2025 ⎹ 10:00 AM (MT)
📍 Online
➡️ Register: https://bit.ly/4nYsc4b

This annual gathering, hosted by Disability Law Colorado, is a powerful space to reflect, connect, and look ahead to the vital work advancing disability rights and justice in Colorado and beyond.



🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4nYsc4b