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Trailhead Community was inspired by the success of Stepping Stone Support Center, a sister organization established in 2013 that provides life skills training, employment support, social opportunities, and community connection for adults with developmental disabilities throughout the Denver metro area.was originally inspired by the success of Stepping Stone Support Center, a sister company established in 2013. As the organization grew, one need became impossible to ignore: safe, inclusive housing opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities were extremely limited.
The individuals we serve are first and foremost adults. Like all adults, they deserve the opportunity to live independently, build meaningful relationships, contribute to their community, and have a place to call home. In 2016, a group of parents, Stepping Stone staff, and community supporters came together to create something different — a community intentionally designed around both independence and connection. After years of planning and collaboration, Trailhead Community officially opened its doors in Littleton, Colorado.
Today, Trailhead is home to adults with and without developmental disabilities living side by side in a vibrant, inclusive community built around accessibility, belonging, and mutual support. The 81-unit community was intentionally designed using Universal Design principles and includes thoughtfully designed common spaces that encourage connection, recreation, and community life.
What makes Trailhead special is not just the building itself, but the community that has formed within it. Residents share meals, attend activities, support one another, celebrate milestones together, and build the kinds of everyday relationships that create a true sense of home and belonging.
More than just housing, Trailhead represents a new approach to inclusive living — one where independence and community exist together, and where every resident has the opportunity to thrive. As the community continues to grow and evolve, Trailhead is helping shape a model for inclusive housing that can inspire future communities for years to come.
