Programs of the Movement

Active Program: Inclusive Entertainment

Area of Interest: Community Access and Social Skills and Development.

Inclusive Entertainment is the heart of the Inclusive Denver Movement — a program that brings older teens and adults with disabilities who face barriers to access into the community to experience joy, independence, and belonging.

Through fully supported outings to Denver Nuggets and Broncos games, concerts, festivals, and local events, participants build confidence, practice social skills, and create meaningful connections in real-world settings.

Our goal is simple: make community events accessible, safe, inclusive, and unforgettable — especially for individuals who have limited opportunities due to financial, transportation, or systemic barriers.
Priority is given to participants who face financial, transportation, or support barriers that limit their ability to attend events independently.

IDM handles planning, tickets, transportation coordination, and support so participants can focus on experiencing life together in the Mile High City.

Launch: Mid 2026 (Tentative)

Program: Inclusive Storage Auctions

Area of Interest: Retail

Inclusive Storage Auctioning introduces older teens and adults with disabilities to the exciting world of storage auctions in a safe, structured, and supportive way. Participants gain experience identifying auction opportunities, sorting and organizing items, and preparing goods for retail or donation.

This program teaches valuable, transferable skills in:

• sorting and categorizing items

• retail basics and pricing

• teamwork and active physical tasks

• photographing and listing items

• inventory organization

• customer service and communication

Inclusive Storage Auctioning empowers participants to explore movement-based work, develop retail skills, and contribute directly to IDM’s mission through sustainable, hands-on social enterprise activities.

Launch Date: Mid 2026 (Tentative)

Program: Inclusive Apparel

Area of Interest: Clothing and Design

Inclusive Apparel is a creative social enterprise where older teens and adults with disabilities learn the art and business of clothing design. Participants gain hands-on experience with digital design tools, heat-press and DTF printing, packaging, and fulfillment — all while creating apparel that represents inclusion, community pride, and personal expression.

The program teaches real, transferable skills in:

• graphic design & layout

• color and branding understanding

• operating printing and pressing equipment

• quality control

• packaging & shipping

• customer service

• basic e-commerce operations

Inclusive Apparel empowers participants to explore creativity, earn experience in a growing industry, and contribute directly to supporting IDM programs. This is more than clothing — it’s an opportunity to build confidence, learn valuable work skills, and bring inclusive messages into the community.

Future Programming

Program: Inclusive Food Services

Area of Interest: Food Preparation and Hospitality

Inclusive Food Services will launch once the Inclusive Denver Movement establishes its future headquarters. This program will introduce older teens and adults with disabilities to the fundamentals of food preparation, customer service, hospitality, and safety in a supportive environment.

Participants will gain hands-on experience in:

• basic cooking and meal prep

• kitchen organization and sanitation

• customer service and hospitality

• teamwork and task rotation

• café and catering support

• serving, packaging, and quality control

Inclusive Food Services will be part of IDM’s long-term vision to create a community hub — a place where participants can learn, work, and thrive alongside their peers while contributing meaningfully to the Denver community.

Launch Date: Mid 2026 (Tentative)

Program: Inclusive Auto Detailing and Services

Area of Interest: Automotive

Inclusive Auto Detailing & Services provides hands-on training in one of the most popular and accessible career pathways for older teens and adults with disabilities: automotive care. Participants learn the fundamentals of detailing — interior cleaning, exterior wash and shine, vacuuming, window care, tire shine, tools, safety, and customer interaction.

This program teaches real, practical skills in:

• automotive detailing procedures

• step-by-step cleaning systems

• proper use of chemicals and equipment

• workspace organization

• customer service & communication

• teamwork and task rotation

• quality standards and pride in craftsmanship

Inclusive Auto Detailing builds confidence, responsibility, and job readiness. It also creates a revenue-generating service that directly supports IDM’s mission. A pre-launch booking page will open in Spring 2026, allowing community members to support the program while receiving high-quality detailing services.

The Bigger Vision

The Inclusive Denver Movement is more than a set of programs — it’s a long-term vision to build a true community hub where inclusion happens every day. Our future headquarters will bring all IDM programs under one roof and create a vibrant space where people of all abilities can learn, work, and thrive together.

Imagine a center where participants rotate between Inclusive Auto Detailing, Inclusive Apparel production, and Inclusive Storage Auctioning activities — while neighbors stop in for a car detail, browse items prepared for retail, or watch apparel being made. Families could enjoy meals or beverages in an Inclusive Café, and young adults could connect over games, music, and conversation in welcoming lounge areas built for community.

Each program is rooted in what participants have consistently expressed through career interest surveys:
automotive work, clothing and design, food services, retail environments, and hands-on, movement-based jobs.

By building around these interests, IDM creates meaningful job training while developing skills that align with real opportunities in the broader workforce. Inclusive Storage Auctioning provides active work and retail preparation. Inclusive Auto Detailing teaches customer service and task mastery. Inclusive Apparel nurtures creativity, design skills, and production experience. And future Inclusive Food Services will offer hospitality and kitchen training.

Our future headquarters will bring it all together, creating a model of what authentic community integration can look like in the Mile High City — a place where everyone is contributing, connecting, and belonging.