Event Calendar
Upcoming Events
Civic Center Eats
🚚☕ Catch the DIRT Coffee Truck at Civic Center EATS!
We’ll be parked at Civic Center Park every Wednesday from 10 AM to 2 PM serving up your favorite drinks — brewed and served alongside our incredible interns gaining real-world job skills. Stop by for a coffee with a cause!
Inclusive Employment Workshop: Professional Communication
Learning to communicate effectively with potential workplaces and at a job are important skills. This workshop will teach you how to communicate in different ways like on the phone, in-person, and in email.
Civic Center Eats
🚚☕ Catch the DIRT Coffee Truck at Civic Center EATS!
We’ll be parked at Civic Center Park every Wednesday from 10 AM to 2 PM serving up your favorite drinks — brewed and served alongside our incredible interns gaining real-world job skills. Stop by for a coffee with a cause!
Inclusive Employment Workshop: Professional Communication
Learning to communicate effectively with potential workplaces and at a job are important skills. This workshop will teach you how to communicate in different ways like on the phone, in-person, and in email.
Civic Center Eats
🚚☕ Catch the DIRT Coffee Truck at Civic Center EATS!
We’ll be parked at Civic Center Park every Wednesday from 10 AM to 2 PM serving up your favorite drinks — brewed and served alongside our incredible interns gaining real-world job skills. Stop by for a coffee with a cause!
Coffee Chat: Association of Fundraising Professionals
Join the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Colorado for “Coffee Chat”, a monthly gathering for non-profit development professionals held at DIRT Coffee Bar at Mosaic. Guest speakers and open forums connect fundraising professionals for organic conversations about fundraising best practices.
Coffee Chat is FREE to attend. You don’t have to register or be a member of AFP. Just grab your coffee, bring a notebook and a willingness to chat about fundraising and join the discussion!
For more information: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpcocoloradochapter/home
Inclusive Employment Workshop: Interviewing
Preparing for a job interview is key! This workshop teaches you how to set yourself up for success with discussions on how to talk about yourself, ways to respond to questions conversationally, and practice mock interviews.
Inclusive Employment Workshop: Interviewing
Preparing for a job interview is key! This workshop teaches you how to set yourself up for success with discussions on how to talk about yourself, ways to respond to questions conversationally, and practice mock interviews.
Coffee Chat: Association of Fundraising Professionals
Join the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Colorado for “Coffee Chat”, a monthly gathering for non-profit development professionals held at DIRT Coffee Bar at Mosaic. Guest speakers and open forums connect fundraising professionals for organic conversations about fundraising best practices.
Coffee Chat is FREE to attend. You don’t have to register or be a member of AFP. Just grab your coffee, bring a notebook and a willingness to chat about fundraising and join the discussion!
For more information: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpcocoloradochapter/home
Inclusive Employment Workshop: Self-Advocacy
Have you wondered about the pros and cons of disclosing disability in the workplace? This workshop offers a space to explore your options and how to request accommodations once you begin working.
Civic Center Eats
🚚☕ Catch the DIRT Coffee Truck at Civic Center EATS!
We’ll be parked at Civic Center Park every Wednesday from 10 AM to 2 PM serving up your favorite drinks — brewed and served alongside our incredible interns gaining real-world job skills. Stop by for a coffee with a cause!
Inclusive Employment Workshop: Self-Advocacy
Have you wondered about the pros and cons of disclosing disability in the workplace? This workshop offers a space to explore your options and how to request accommodations once you begin working.
Coffee Chat: Association of Fundraising Professionals
Join the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Colorado for “Coffee Chat”, a monthly gathering for non-profit development professionals held at DIRT Coffee Bar at Mosaic. Guest speakers and open forums connect fundraising professionals for organic conversations about fundraising best practices.
Coffee Chat is FREE to attend. You don’t have to register or be a member of AFP. Just grab your coffee, bring a notebook and a willingness to chat about fundraising and join the discussion!
For more information: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpcocoloradochapter/home
Civic Center Eats
🚚☕ Catch the DIRT Coffee Truck at Civic Center EATS!
We’ll be parked at Civic Center Park every Wednesday from 10 AM to 2 PM serving up your favorite drinks — brewed and served alongside our incredible interns gaining real-world job skills. Stop by for a coffee with a cause!
Inclusive Employment Workshops: Healthy Boundaries
This workshop covers the importance of building healthy boundaries for yourself and others in the workplace, and how to use assertive communication to be make professional connections.
Inclusive Employment Workshops: Healthy Boundaries
This workshop covers the importance of building healthy boundaries for yourself and others in the workplace, and how to use assertive communication to be make professional connections.
National Symposium on Quality Employment 2025
The DIRT Team is thrilled to return to this year’s National Symposium on Quality Employment hosted by the Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center for Quality Employment.
For more information, please visit: https://tacqe.com/symposium/nsrc-2025/
13th Annual Autism Resource Fair
Now in its 13th year, the annual Autism Resource Fair is a favorite Colorado autism community tradition. Nowhere else do so many families and individuals on the spectrum come together with the sole purpose of gathering resources and connecting with providers.
Stop by the DIRT table for information about our internship, workshops, and other program opportunities!
Inclusive Employment Workshops: Financial Literacy
This workshop gives you hands-on, tangible tools to start with the basics and help you learn budgeting and financial tools- and we make it fun to learn about money!
Inclusive Employment Workshops: Financial Literacy
This workshop gives you hands-on, tangible tools to start with the basics and help you learn budgeting and financial tools- and we make it fun to learn about money!
Coffee Chat: Association of Fundraising Professionals
Join the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Colorado for “Coffee Chat”, a monthly gathering for non-profit development professionals held at DIRT Coffee Bar at Mosaic. Guest speakers and open forums connect fundraising professionals for organic conversations about fundraising best practices.
Coffee Chat is FREE to attend. You don’t have to register or be a member of AFP. Just grab your coffee, bring a notebook and a willingness to chat about fundraising and join the discussion!
For more information: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpcocoloradochapter/home
4th Annual Fans & Friends Trivia Night
What is the most dynamic, entertaining, and rowdy DIRT fundraiser for Fans & Friends?
This year, DIRT is hosting not one but two Trivia Nights so be sure to check out our page for more details here: https://www.dirtcoffee.org/fans-friends-trivia
100% of event proceeds directly support DIRT’s programs, empowering neurodivergent individuals through meaningful employment opportunities.
Next Steps to Independence: Education, Employment and Program Opportunities for Teens and Young Adults with Disabilities or Neurodiversities
Easterseals Colorado, Developmental Pathways, and the Lone Tree Arts Center are excited to host you and your family for an evening of valuable information.
This event is intended for young adults with disabilities and their families ages 14-25, however any adult with disabilities would benefit from the information being shared.
If you need accommodations (like interpretation or mobility) please contact Developmental Pathways at communitysupports@dpcolo.org.
For more information and event registration, please visit: https://www.lonetreeartscenter.org/whats-on/next-steps-to-independence-2
Inclusive Employment Workshop: Workplace Expectations
Building a foundation is vital for getting a job- learning time management, professional dress code, hygiene, and developing coping skills in the workplace.
This workshop offers an interactive learning space to practice skills to be best prepared to start working!
Inclusive Employment Workshop: Workplace Expectations
Building a foundation is vital for getting a job- learning time management, professional dress code, hygiene, and developing coping skills in the workplace.
This workshop offers an interactive learning space to practice skills to be best prepared to start working!
Spring Cohort’s Last Day!
Today marks the end of DIRT's first intern cohort of 2025 and we couldn't be happier for all 10 folks! Well done and thank you for an incredible 3 months!
Humanex Academy Spring Fling
DIRT on the Road is thrilled to serve our community at this year’s Humanex Academy Spring Fling!
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More info to come!
Coffee Chat: Association of Fundraising Professionals
Join the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Colorado for “Coffee Chat”, a monthly gathering for non-profit development professionals held at DIRT Coffee Bar at Mosaic. Guest speakers and open forums connect fundraising professionals for organic conversations about fundraising best practices.
Coffee Chat is FREE to attend. You don’t have to register or be a member of AFP. Just grab your coffee, bring a notebook and a willingness to chat about fundraising and join the discussion!
For more information: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpcocoloradochapter/home
4th Annual Fans & Friends Trivia Night
It’s no prank; we’ll see you on April Fools Day to kick off Autism Acceptance Month in style!
This year, DIRT is hosting not one but two Trivia Nights so be sure to check out our page for more details here: https://www.dirtcoffee.org/fans-friends-trivia
100% of event proceeds directly support DIRT’s programs, empowering neurodivergent individuals through meaningful employment opportunities.
Developmental Pathways: Festiability
DIRT on the Road is excited to return to this year’s Developmental Pathways festival! We will be serving small samples as well as hosting a carnival game so be sure to stop by the DIRT Table!
DPS Spark: Neurodiversity Week
The DIRT Team is thrilled to have been invited to join this year’s Neurodiversity Week: Empowering Abilities in Careers!
We will be one of many guest speakers highlighting inclusive careers, empowering neurodiverse students to be career curious, and celebrating different abilities within the workforce.
The Arc of Adams County: Intellectual & Developmental Disability Resource Fair
DIRT on the Road will be attending the 3rd annual Intellectual & Developmental Disability Resource Fair hosted by our friends at The Arc of Adams County!
For more information and to RSVP, please visit: https://arcadams.org/
Coffee Chat: Association of Fundraising Professionals
Join the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Colorado for “Coffee Chat”, a monthly gathering for non-profit development professionals held at DIRT Coffee Bar at Mosaic. Guest speakers and open forums connect fundraising professionals for organic conversations about fundraising best practices.
Coffee Chat is FREE to attend. You don’t have to register or be a member of AFP. Just grab your coffee, bring a notebook and a willingness to chat about fundraising and join the discussion!
For more information: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpcocoloradochapter/home
Denver Pool Plunge and 5K
DIRT on the Road is thrilled to join this year’s Polar Plunge at Wash Park! We will be selling coffee and hot chocolates (as well as some sweet DIRT merch) for folks to warm up before, during, and after taking the plunge.
For more information and event registration, please visit: https://specialolympicsco.org/event/denverplunge/
TACT 2025 Job Fair
The DIRT Team is excited to connect with neurodivergent job seekers at the TACT 2025 Job Fair!
For more information and to register for this free event, please visit: https://www.buildwithtact.org/event/2025-job-fair
Volunteer Orientation
Interested in giving back? Looking to enhance your resume?
Or just simply wanting to contribute your time, energy, and skill set to a good cause?
Join our Volunteer Cohort and sign up for a new mandatory volunteer orientation session: https://www.dirtcoffee.org/volunteer
Bridge Transition Agency Resource Fair
Interested in exploring a career path with transferrable skills?
Stop by the DIRT Coffee table to learn more about how we support neurodivergent & disabled job seekers in the workplace.
Volunteer Orientation
Interested in giving back? Looking to enhance your resume?
Or just simply wanting to contribute your time, energy, and skill set to a good cause?
Join our Volunteer Cohort and sign up for a new mandatory volunteer orientation session: https://www.dirtcoffee.org/volunteer
Coffee Chat: Association of Fundraising Professionals
Join the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Colorado for “Coffee Chat”, a monthly gathering for non-profit development professionals held at DIRT Coffee Bar at Mosaic. Guest speakers and open forums connect fundraising professionals for organic conversations about fundraising best practices.
Coffee Chat is FREE to attend. You don’t have to register or be a member of AFP. Just grab your coffee, bring a notebook and a willingness to chat about fundraising and join the discussion!
For more information: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpcocoloradochapter/home