Stepping Stone Support Center

12/19/2025

We wanted to share a quick update to let everyone know that Stepping Stone will be OPEN Friday December 19th.
While Jeffco Public Schools has announced closures at some schools, the schools in our immediate area are not currently planned to be closed, and our services will continue as scheduled.

If anything changes, we’ll be sure to share updates right away. Thank you so much for your understanding, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!

12/18/2025

We wanted to share a quick update to let everyone know that Stepping Stone will be OPEN Thursday December 18th.

While Jeffco Public Schools has announced closures at some schools, the schools in our immediate area are not currently planned to be closed, and our services will continue as scheduled.

If anything changes, we’ll be sure to share updates right away. Thank you so much for your understanding, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!

12/17/2025

Stepping Stone Support Center's onsite center CLOSED TODAY, Wednesday December 17, 2025!

Due to the anticipated high winds and potential power shut-offs from Xcel today, Stepping Stone will be closed today, Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Jeffco Schools have also decided to close, and after careful consideration, we will be doing the same.

Due to the large geographic area anticipated to be impacted by power outages across Jeffco and the unknown restoration times, we determined that our facility will likely experience significant disruptions that could pose a safety risk to participants and staff.

Ultimately, our responsibility is to prioritize safety—which includes the ability to safely transport participants to and from Stepping Stone, and ensuring they have safe and warm buildings for programming. We have worked to make the best decisions we can based on the information provided by Xcel.

Weather conditions are expected to improve later this evening. Please know we are committed to getting our participants back to program to finish out the week. Our current plan is to operate a normal program day on Thursday, December 18.

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Online Classes:

Online classes will also be canceled today due to the potential for widespread power outages. To avoid confusion if an instructor loses power and is unable to notify participants in a timely manner, we will cancel all online classes for today as well.

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In-Home Services & Job Coaching:

For family caregivers and live-in providers, please continue to provide your typical In-Home services.

For non-live-in staff (Life Skill Coaches and Job Coaches), please feel free to connect with your participants and families and make the decision that is safest and most comfortable for you based on today’s conditions. Please ensure you communicate with your families if you are not able to make it.

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We apologize for the short notice! Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. Safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your continued commitment to our participants and each other.

Stay safe and warm!
Stepping Stone Leadership

12/13/2025

Join us this Saturday for our open house as we celebrate our new center! We hope you can make it! It will be from 9:30 am-1 pm! Ribbon cutting for the grand opening for new center will be at 9:30 am! Can’t wait to see you there! Location is 5894 S Zang St! 🎄🎄

12/10/2025

Read this inspiring story!

John Cronin Named to Forbes 30 Under 30!
I’m thrilled to share something extraordinary:
My son and business partner, John Cronin, has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 in Social Impact.

He is officially the first person with Down syndrome ever to receive this honor.

This isn’t just a proud Dad moment, it’s a milestone for disability leadership, inclusive entrepreneurship, and the belief that ability is something we should expand, not limit.

Here are just some of the reasons John earned this recognition:

-Co-founded John’s Crazy Socks, a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness.
-Created dozens of jobs, most held by people with differing abilities.
-Donated over $800,000 to the Special Olympics New York , the National Down Syndrome Society, and other partners.
-Co-founded Abilities Rising , a disability-owned family of ventures focused on publishing, coaching, workplace inclusion, and mission-driven e-commerce.
-Launched Abilities Rising Publishing, giving voice to authors with differing abilities and sharing stories that change expectations.

John sees this award as fuel, energizing him and enabling him to reach more people to champion inclusive hiring, disability-owned businesses, and entrepreneurship as a path for families like ours.

I’m proud of the work we did at John’s Crazy Socks and even more excited about what we’re building now with Abilities Rising.

We’ll keep traveling the country delivering keynotes, workshops, and coaching that show one simple truth: When you give people a chance, they rise.

Please join me in congratulating John. This honor belongs to him, but the impact belongs to everyone who believes in what people with differing abilities can achieve.

11/20/2025

Exciting update on the move to the new center!

11/14/2025

Stepping Stone Support Center is excited to announce that we have created our first 2026 Stepping Stone Family Calendar! This calendar features the participants in their Pre-Voc and Spec Hab groups, on outings and community sales.
The 2026 Stepping Stone Family Calendar will be sold for $25.00 at our Holiday Open House and Grand Opening on December 13th. If you would like a preview before Dec. 13th, we will have one calendar at the front desk until Friday, November 21st. Come check it out!

11/04/2025

🍁☕ Autumn is here, and so are our delicious November drinks! Warm up with cozy fall flavors and make this season extra special with a sip of something new. Stop by the Stepping Stone Coffee Shop and taste the flavors of fall! 🍂

10/31/2025

🌟 Our Job Coach and Participant Highlight of the Month! 🌟
This month, we’re excited to spotlight Renee and Peter for all the incredible work they do!
Peter works hard as a cashier at Target, always showing great focus, kindness, and dedication on the job. He enjoys counting change, keeping his register spotless, and connecting with customers — even earning compliments that reached upper management! He loves working with Renee because she’s happy, kind, and always helps him keep moving forward.
Renee has been with Stepping Stone since January and was drawn to our mission of helping participants gain independence and make a difference in their communities. She’s constantly inspired by how our participants work hard, spread kindness, and change perceptions about the IDD community.
We’re so proud of both Renee and Peter for their teamwork, growth, and the positivity they bring to every workplace they’re part of!

10/28/2025

🎃 Join us for a spooky good time! 👻
Collegiate Academy of Colorado is hosting a Community Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 30th from 4:30–5:30 PM in the east parking lot! Come enjoy candy, games, a photo booth, and hot cocoa — fun for the whole family!
Don’t forget to wear your costume!

📍 8420 S Sangre de Cristo Rd, Littleton, CO

10/20/2025

We are honored to Partner with King Soopers as a job site for our participants!

Please enjoy this wonderful message from one of the managers there: Here at King Soopers, we are proud to sponsor and work with amazing people with disabilities. As a Front end Manager, I work hard to develop and train, and most of all, I just adore them all! I always look forward to working with them; it always brightens up my day! I have several people with disabilities, and I love them all with such deep passion. What amazing great people!

We’re so proud of Tim C and all the amazing work he does as a bagger at King Soopers! Tim is a dedicated and hardworking employee who always gives his best effort. His positive attitude and strong work ethic shine through every day. Keep up the great work, Tim we’re so proud of you!

10/17/2025

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

At Stepping Stone, we’re proud to celebrate the incredible hard work, dedication, and achievements of the individuals we support. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine in the workplace, and we’re here every step of the way to help make that happen! From job coaching to skill-building, we encourage and empower people with disabilities to reach their goals.

We couldn’t be prouder of each person who lands a job and makes a difference in their community.