About Easterseals Colorado
Established: October 8, 1926
Mission: Leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers across Colorado by enhancing well-being, expanding employment, and elevating community.
Vision: A future where people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers ALL have the opportunity to thrive and fully participate in our communities.
Overview: For the past 97 years, we have been providing direct services to Colorado residents who are affected by disability or health challenges. As a vital resource for all people with disabilities, older adults, and caregivers in rural and urban communities across the state, Easterseals Colorado provides programs and supports that enhance quality of life and create opportunities for greater independence.
Area Served: Easterseals Colorado programs support not only the Denver metro area, but the entire state of Colorado.
Federal Employee Identification Number: 84-0412575
About Rocky Mountain Village
Program Vision: For campers to experience a safe, welcoming, environment guided by trained, caring staff who support campers’ efforts so that when they return home, they are more self-reliant and independent.
Program Overview: In 1951, Easterseals Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Village (RMV) ran its first summer session with 36 campers attending. Since, RMV camp has provided enriching, memorable, and life-changing recreational camping services annually for more than 1,300 children (six years old and up), adolescents, and adults, who live with a wide spectrum of disabilities, both cognitive and physical. RMV is fully accessible and provides a safe, barrier-free environment for its campers to experience all aspects of camp without usual limitations. All programs stress independence and challenge for people with disabilities in a cooperative outdoor living environment. The program is licensed by the Colorado Department of Social Services and is accredited by the American Camping Association.
Click here to watch our video about Rocky Mountain Village Camp.
About Parker, the Snow Dog
In 2020, Parker the Snow Dog was voted the Honorary Mayor of Georgetown, Colorado. Parker is also the official mascot of Loveland Ski Area. On top of his duties with Loveland, Parker is also known to rub elbows with various Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, and news personalities across the country. One of Parker's passions is spending time with Colorado's disabled community. The Easterseals Colorado Rocky Mountain Village (RMV) camp in Empire is a common stop for Parker where he dishes out a healthy serving of love, hugs, and slobber to the camp's amazing patrons.
