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For more information about incredible films related to disabilities, check out Sprout, programs for people with disabilities. Sproutflix features films from around the world that focus on the lives and accomplishments of people with developmental disabilities.

Certain Proof – A Question of Worth

Certain Proof: A Question of Worth is a feature documentary about three children living with significant communication and physical disabilities, who struggle against the public schools in an emotional battle to prove their worth.

The Pearls Project-Teaching Empathy

Students at Ridgewood High School were shown photos of young people with genetic disorders and told not to look away. The unusual lessons are part of a new effort, called the Pearls Project, to promote

Thank You, Steve Jobs

Thank you Steve Jobs for thinking differently so that so many others may express their thoughts. Apple's products have changed the lives of so many people with disabilities - CP, autism, dyspraxia, motor planning issues,

Handwriting and Autism

New Study Affirms Handwriting Problems Affect Children with Autism into the Teenage Years Researchers at the Kennedy Krieger Institute have found that handwriting problems exhibited by children with autism tend to continue when these

Ollibean Art for Change: Wretches & Jabberers Screening and Q & A at Tampa Museum of Art

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Ollibean Art for Change: Wretches & Jabberers Screening and Q & A at Tampa Theatre

Academy Award winner, Gerardine Wurzburg's documentary, "Wretches & Jabberers ", Screening and Q & A at Tampa Theatre . The rockstars of self advocacy, Tracy Thresher and Larry Bissonnette take Tampa by storm, shattering misconceptions of autism and intelligence.

Wretches and Jabberers at Tampa Museum of Art

Academy Award winner, Gerardine Wurzburg's documentary, "Wretches & Jabberers ", Screening and Q & A at Tampa Theatre . The rockstars of self advocacy, Tracy Thresher and Larry Bissonnette take Tampa by storm, shattering misconceptions of autism and intelligence.

The King’s Speech

We love this beautiful movie based on the true story of King George VI. After the death of his father King George V (Michael Gambon) and the scandalous abdication of King Edward VIII (Guy Pearce),

A Few of Our Favorite Things

There are so many products, doctors, therapies, and places out there that can help. Here's a list of some of our favorites. We'd love to know what your Favorites are and why. Shoot us an email at olli@ollibean.com and spread the love.

Judy EndowWriter

Judy Endow, MSW is an author, artist, and international speaker on a variety of autism-related topics.

Henry FrostWriter, Jr. Editor

Henry Frost is an author and advocate for equal education and access.

Amy SequenziaWriter

Amy Sequenzia is a non-speaking Autistic, multiply disabled activist and writer. Amy writes about disability rights, civil rights and human rights.

Lauri Swann HuntWriter

Advocate committed to inclusion & social justice, proud mother of three wonderful humans, and part of the team that started Ollibean.

All children should grow up feeling loved accepted and whole. Not just at home, but in their schools and communities.