Our House; Giving the disabled a special chance
Their mission is to help people with disabilities grow to their full potential.
Organizers of a Colorado Springs based nonprofit are jumping into action, giving people with disabilities a special opportunity to develop new skills.
Run Chhoeup is 24 years old, and most of the time you’ll see him in his wheelchair, but not when “Our House” visits Trampoline World in Colorado Springs.
“I’m an adrenaline junkie. You only live once, so that’s what I’m trying to do,” Chhoeup
It’s an amazing outlook on life, but Run hasn’t always been that way.
“I used to be very shy and very reserved and now, this program has really opened my eyes…and shaped me to the guy that i am, that you see today,” said Chhoeup.
The program, ‘our house’ – is a nonprofit in Colorado Springs.
It helps gets kids and adults with disabilities off the sidelines and into the game.
“To see anyone having this much fun is, I don’t know, it’s heartwarming. They say the two greatest days in your life are the day you were born, and the day you figure out why you’re here. Well, this is why I’m here,” said Chey Frey, with Our House.
“This year marks the 25th anniversary of the ADA. There’s been a lot of work and sacrifice in seeing that happen. Seeing programs like this today, we see the fruit of what that law has done,” said Maggie Sims with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center.
Our house brings about 45 people to Trampoline World every month. Organizers say these activities go a long way, much further than helping them out with just their strength and flexibility.
“The level of self confidence and self worth, it’s all here. It carries over into so many different parts of their life,” said Frey.
Since 2008, “Our House” has helped people with disabilities. The program is stepping in after high school.
The organization focuses on transitioning kids into the real world, as well as personal growth, daily living skills, social interaction, and community partnership.
It’s a program, or a family, they can stay with for life.
“They’re like my family. I wouldn’t have it any other way,” said Chhoeup.
“Our House” welcomes people of all ages, from all different backgrounds.
Website: http://www.ourhouseinc.org/
