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TRE mourns esteemed board member and advocate, Lois Landgraf.

Lois was a relentless champion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, always fighting to ensure every person was seen, heard, and supported.

She helped expand the availability of services in Colorado as State Representative and supported TRE in creating improved processes for the people we serve. She will be greatly missed by many, but her impact will be felt for years to come.

Lois leaves behind a legacy of courage, compassion, and unwavering advocacy. Our community is stronger because she cared enough to fight for it.

TRE recently hosted "Roots to Results" for our case management team, a day of relationship building and learning designed to strengthen how teams work together and reconnect to our collective "why" at TRE. Over 400 staff members participated, which is over 2/3 of TRE!

The highlight of the day was a speech from TRE member Rachel, who shared about her journey with TRE, from getting life-saving medications and services to being showcased in TRE's art show. Her speech even got a standing ovation! Thank you Rachel for sharing your powerful story with our staff!

📸 Photos by Melissa Hirtle, Pueblo CMA Supervisor

Last weekend was an extra special cooking time, where the participants prepped chicken parmesan to give to their moms for Mother's Day!

"Thank you so much for the Mother's Day gift from Cooking Time. Skye enjoyed preparing the chicken Parmesan, and he was so proud to serve it to our family. The homemade card and the baking dish were such special gifts for him to give and me to receive. You made our Mother's Day great," said Sunshine, Skye's mom (pictured in the first photograph).

The latest edition of the Long-Term Services & Supports (LTSS) newsletter is available now!

Read the newsletter here:https://www.tre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Newsletter-19-Providers-and-Partners-5.2026.pdf

The LTSS Newsletter is a monthly resource designed to help families understand updates to Colorado’s long‑term services and supports system. Created by trusted community partners, it shares timely information, resources, and advocacy updates in one easy place.

We are excited to share that Kat Machinski was selected to receive the 2026 Outstanding EI Service Coordinator Award! She was selected by EI Colorado from over 60 nominations across Colorado for this award.

One of the nominations she received described how she, "empowers families in Early Intervention through her exceptional expertise, steady leadership, and unwavering commitment to continuity of care."

Congratulations, Kat! You deserve this incredible award for the way you go above and beyond for the families you serve. Thank you for all you do for TRE families!

Call for Art is OPEN! We invite local artists of all levels and abilities to be part of our 2026 Art Show & Sale — an inclusive event celebrating creativity, community, and the many journeys that shape us.

🖼️ This year’s theme: Journey
Your artwork might tell a personal story, reflect growth or change, or represent any journey meaningful to you.

This is more than an art show — it’s an opportunity to share your work, support an inclusive community, and be part of something meaningful.

Submit your artwork by July 15, 2026: https://forms.office.com/r/PtEgUhA8nM

📩 Questions? Email us at [email protected]