
The Heart of Laradon: Celebrating Our Dedicated Volunteers
For over 77 years, Laradon has been serving individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). While the dedication of staff and generosity of donors are vital, the unwavering commitment of

Faces of Laradon: Classroom Ten’s Volunteer Story
The air in the Rocky Mountain Food Bank warehouse hums with passion and excitement. Volunteers line tables of produce, their hands a blur as they fill bags with celery, carrots,

Autism Awareness Month: Rachel’s Story
In a world quick to categorize, individuals with autism often find themselves confined to limited boxes. The misconception persists that they are incapable of holding meaningful employment, achieving independence, engaging

Karla’s Corner: The World Needs More People Like You
It’s April 1st, so I have to ask—did anyone swap your coffee for decaf? Did someone accidentally eat your lunch? Classic. But here’s something that isn’t a joke: You have

Faces of Laradon: Jenny’s Story
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and we’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on some of the incredible individuals who make Laradon such a wonderful community. This month, we’re celebrating their talents,

Faces of Laradon: Classroom Eight’s Story
Polka-dot walls, name tags written with different colored Sharpies, vibrant pictures on a bulletin board, and eye-catching blue chairs filled with cheerful students—this is Classroom Eight at The Laradon School.

Faces of Laradon: Nathan and Jolene’s Story
“I have five kids and six grandkids,” says Jolene, a Program Coordinator for Laradon’s Community Living Services. “Nathan, do you remember the names of my kids?” Nathan, Laradon’s Independent Living

Faces of Laradon: Juan and María’s Story
As December begins, and the new year is upon us, many look back on the memories they had during the year. 2024 brought a lot of exciting new opportunities for

Faces of Laradon: Blake and Amy Wilson’s Story
As we step into the season of gratitude, we are excited to launch our “Grateful & Thankful” series, celebrating the Faces of Laradon—our participants, staff, volunteers, and supporters who bring