Brian Sanchez moved to New Castle with his sister, Cynthia Bartell, a little more than a year ago. He works at the Wal-Mart in Glenwood Springs, straightening displays in the home and sports departments. He says he likes the work and the people he’s met, and he loves the Colorado mountains, but something fundamental is missing from his life here: friendship....Sanchez has Down Syndrome, and while the valley offers sporadic events for the developmentally and intellectually disabled — like Special Olympics or camps — there is no ongoing programming that allows for real relationships to develop and grow strong. So Cynthia and her husband, Mike Bartell, are starting Project Radius, a non-profit whose mission is to offer ongoing events, gatherings, days out and activities for people with disabilities.
Posted on: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 14:31:07 +0000
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