Ollibean Think Tank

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor’s Stroke of Insight

The Case for Inclusion Part 3: Sea Change

The longer there is a strong distinction between general and special education the worse it is for students who are labeled with a disability. It perpetuates the language of Us and Them...

Autism, Accommodation, and Double Standards

There are some particularly insidious double standards at work here. It's time to put an end to them.

I Am

How do you talk to someone who uses AAC?

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.

Mother

This is for every person who embodies the meaning of motherhood. This is for the ones who nurture and protect, who never consider their lives more important than the lives of the ones being nourished, educated, protected and loved.

Amy Sequenzia: “Storm”

"Storm" a poem by autistic self-advocate Amy Sequenzia.

2014 Joint Letter to the Sponsors of Autism Speaks

January 6, 2014

To the Sponsors, Donors, and Supporters of Autism Speaks:

We, the undersigned organizations representing the disability community, are writing to urge you to end your support for Autism Speaks. We profoundly appreciate your interest

People Are Watching Mr. Hughley

Mr. Hughley, we think you can do better than using the r-word. You said your son doesn't mind you using the word, but there are so many people that do. Words like the r-word perpetuate negative stereotypes about people with disabilities, please don't use it.