Ollibean curates the best disability centric videos out there. Videos about inclusion, autism, disability, social justice, ASL, education,media representation and literacy.
Acceptance, connection, and belonging. Home. Thank you Deaf Film Camp for making such awesome videos!
The Real Problem with Special Needs We love this
Beautiful American Sign Language interpretation of Pharrell Williams's "Happy."
Love this video by Tina and Paul Sirimarco. Tina is
At only 25, Lizzie Velaquez is a motivational speaker, the
Jillian Mercado, the 23 year old model and editor and
This powerful performance by Jamie Sanders, spoken word poet and actor with Tourette's, covers bullying, shame, self-acceptance and empowerment in the best 150 seconds you'll watch this week.
Stella Young of Ramp Up explains the Social Model of
"The research shows that when a child who is not academically gifted is included in a regular school, not only do the academics improve across the school, and I did say that, I didn’t say “in the classroom”, I said “across the school”, not only do the academics improve, but drug use and violence goes down."
“People with disabilities are the largest minority in the world and we are the most under-represented in entertainment.” Maysoon Zayid
A trip to the mall bombards me with unattainable ideals
'Weird and Wonderful", a feature-length documentary, tells the story of the disability rights movement from the late 1960s until today.
The National Council on Disability works to further equal opportunity, self-sufficiency, independent living, inclusion and full integration of people with disabilities into the civic, social, and economic fabric of American life.
"Polite society often tells us that we need to take the 'dis' out of disability, but maybe... just maybe, we should spend some time putting it back in. Take the "dis" out of disability and you remove the core of what has shaped my life. Disability puts the "D" in diversity, but in order to make that a real difference we've got to own that spot. It took me 35 years to respect and honor that truth. Others shouldn't have to wait that long..." Lawrence Carter-Long
"So let us remember that when we teach, when we educate, we make policy, we make decisions that we do it with a conscience and that we remember that we are leaving fingerprints on forever." Keith Jones
Rion Paige blew everyone away at the "X Factor" audition.
"Thasya", a mini film by Dan Habib, highlights the power of presuming competence, differentiated instruction and augmentative and alternative communication. Inclusion works.
"And we’re going to develop leadership, that has a fundamental difference and that is, it's inclusive . It believes in people, and in our strengths together . And we are going to change our society. " Ed Roberts
Upon passage of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 13th, 1990, Senator Tom Harkin delivered a speech on the Senate floor in American Sign Language. Harkin, whose brother Frank was deaf, was the lead Senate author of the ADA, which was enacted later that year. His speech is the first in American Sign Language to be delivered from the Senate floor.
Awesome ASL version of En Vogue's 'Free Your Mind'. "Before you can see me you've got to learn how to read me. Free your mind and the rest will follow."
Great ASL translation of Taylor Swift's song!
Shocking infographic on the wealth distribution in America.
Always Keep in Mind the Learning Goal and Keep the Challenge Where It Belongs
No Limits: People With Cerebral Palsy v Condescending Tools.
"Acceptance. I wanted everyone to treat him with respect and dignity, just like any other child". Jenny Long
Great animated short on the social model of disability. What
These are the top 10, now top 18 things I need for teachers, therapists, doctors, friends and family to know.
Please never refer to my iPad as a toy. It is not. It is my voice. Imagine if you could not speak with your mouth how important your iPad voice would be.
This very sweet video, 'Fireflies' by The Jubilee Project is about two kids that connect in a beautiful way.
We are huge fans of the extraordinarily talented Stephen Wiltshire.
