When you’re a caregiver, family member, or professional living or working in the IDD community, finding clear, reliable information can feel overwhelming. So much of what’s out there is buried in jargon or scattered across systems that are hard to navigate. That’s why we’ve created this hub of simple, practical resources—tools designed to help you make sense of a complex world and take meaningful steps forward. Whether you’re just starting your journey or have been walking it for years, we want you to feel equipped, encouraged, and empowered.

And if you ever feel stuck, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Click the “Talk to a Guide” button to connect with someone at RiseUP who understands the system and can help you find the best path for your situation. We’re here to walk with you.

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DBSA Colorado Springs and RiseUP: A Community Connection Worth Supporting

  • September 11, 2026
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Meet DBSA Colorado Springs and learn how the RiseUP Elevation Challenge offers a way to support peer connection, awareness, and
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Air O Sport Foundation and RiseUP: Making Room for Everyone to Play

  • September 11, 2026
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Meet Air O Sport Foundation, a RiseUP Elevation Challenge partner connecting inclusive play, Colorado community involvement, and September fundraising.
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The Lockwood Foundation and RiseUP: Making Colorado Mountain Adventure Accessible

  • September 11, 2026
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Explore The Lockwood Foundation’s RiseUP partnership, its Mt. Elbert expedition, and ways to support adaptive hiking through September fundraising.
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How to Create Your RiseUP Elevation Challenge Fundraiser Page

  • July 29, 2026
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Learn how to personalize your RiseUP Elevation Challenge fundraiser page, set your goal, write your story, add photos, and begin
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Social Media Ideas for the RiseUP Elevation Challenge

  • July 21, 2026
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Social media is one of the easiest ways to bring people into your RiseUP Elevation Challenge journey. Instead of posting
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Sample Emails for RiseUP Elevation Challenge Participants

  • July 21, 2026
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Fundraising outreach does not need to feel uncomfortable or overly complicated. A successful message should be personal, brief, and clear
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10 Fundraising and Outreach Tips for the RiseUP Elevation Challenge

  • July 21, 2026
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Joining the RiseUP Elevation Challenge gives you the opportunity to set a meaningful September goal while building support for people
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How to Fundraise for the RiseUP Elevation Challenge: Outreach, Email, and Social Media Tips

  • July 21, 2026
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Every Step Can Create Greater Impact. The RiseUP Elevation Challenge is about more than reaching the top of a trail
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What Is the RiseUP Elevation Challenge?

  • July 20, 2026
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RiseUP for Something Greater This September! What if every step you took could help create greater opportunity, connection, and inclusion
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The Place Where He Finally Grew

  • May 7, 2026
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Some stories don’t begin with words. They begin with presence. With patience. With someone choosing to stay. At RiseUP, we
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