Ollibean: Down Syndrome

‘Impaired Perceptions’ – Photographer Brian Steel Fights Ableism

"The overall message is that you cannot tell what a person is capable of or what their life is like simply by looking at them. " Brian Steel

The Inclusive Class: Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities

Nicole and Terri are looking forward to interviewing Dr. Sheldon Horowitz about ways classrooms can support children with learning disabilities.

Worth Repeating: Ed Roberts’ 504 Sit-In Victory Rally Speech

Editors’ Note: Following is the text of a speech by Ed Roberts, one of WID’s founders, at the 504 sit-in victory rally in San Francisco, April 30, 1977. We have chosen to reprint it to celebrate Ed Roberts Day,

Stephen Kuusisto: Responding to Euthanasia of Deaf Blind Twins in Belgium

The National Association of the Deaf and the American Association of the Deaf-Blind have released a formal statement on the euthanizing of twins in Belgium who preferred death to becoming deaf-blind. Apparently the Belgians would imagine Helen Keller’s l

Advice from Someone Who Has Been There

I love Larry Bissonnette- artist and disability rights activist. If you have seen Wretches & Jabberers or My Life as an Artist, or seen Larry present- I’m sure you are right there

No Limits: People With Cerebral Palsy v Condescending Tools

No Limits: People With Cerebral Palsy v Condescending Tools.

Changing the Paradigm

Sir Ken Robinson on education reform. "Changing Paradigms in Public Education" covers the importance of thinking differently about human capacity , recognizing the benefits of collaborative learning, and changing the culture of our institutions.

Why is a 13 year old protesting in order to go TO school?

How did we get here? How did we get to a point that our 13 year old son has to fight for the rights that are already his under federal law? How did we get to a place where a pretty reserved kid has the courage, the will, to do this?

Presume My Competence

Really, this is number one. Please presume my competence.

Turner Classic Movies Showcases Films About Disability

TCM to Examine Hollywood’s Depiction of People with Disabilities in The Projected Image: A History of Disability in Film in October Lawrence Carter-Long Joins TCM’s Robert Osborne for Historic Month-Long Film Exploration, Presented in Collaboration with

Perfect Ballet Slippers from Linge Shoes

We are obsessed with these ballet slippers from Linge Shoes. We get the skinny from designer/entrepreneur Whitney Evans about her exquisite shoes- perfect for moms and daughters alike.

Ollibean Baseball Camp July 10th – Aug 2nd

Ollibean Baseball Camp info! From July 10th through August 2nd , 8am to 10am free baseball camp for kids with special needs at Palma Ceia Little League.

The amazing sister and brother team of Katie and Sam Martin have put together a great baseball camp for Ollibean ! Thanks to

Change Leader: Dr. Charles Price

If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be? "More acceptance, tolerance and understanding. Everyone is trying to get through life the best way they know how. Some are dysfunctional while others are externally successful. Not everything is as it seems on the surface".