Challenge the Paradigm
We believe relationships are built on respect, love, and acceptance. We reject the tragedy-burden-needs-to-be-fixed & the hero-saint-special narratives about disability that permeate our culture .




A New Direction for Autism
Social media has been a game changer for artists, bloggers, poets, whiz kids and film makers in the ASD community.
Change Leader Marianne Russo
Change Leader Marianne Russo of The Coffee Klatch Special Needs Talk Radio answers our questions. We talk to her about why she started the Coffee Klatch interactive network and she answers our Ollibean Questionairre.
The Hidden Rules of Christmas
by Judy Endow Christmas will soon be here again.
The Quiet Key to This School’s Success
What do you do when you become the principal
Respectfully Connected: Journeys in Parenting and Neurodivergence
We are all about respect, so of course, Respectfully Connected is a Resource We Love!
We’re So Glad You’re Here!
#IMREADY for Inclusive Media and Advertising
Hey JCREW #IMREADY for change. We want YOU to include
LOVED As I Am
We can all use a daily reminder that we are loved, accepted and adored for being exactly who we are. Ollibean Goods of the Day- "LOVED as I am" , "You Are Loved" and "I Am Loved" .
Creating Visuals Instantly for Unpredictable Activities
As an adult with autism, knowing what will happen during
The Benefits of Real Food
Guest post from Chasing the Spring's Dani Johnson on the life changing benefits of a blenderized diet made for her daughter. We were drawn to the great recipes Dani shares as well as her experience of learning from adult g-tube users.
Dan Habib: Disabling Segregation
Dan Habib's Tedx Talk on the importance of inclusion, belonging
Hashtag Hate and How Pride Can Prevail
Guest blogger Kara Ayers is the Advocacy and Dissemination Coordinator