Ollibean posts and articles about inclusive education for students with disabilities.
People First
People First is an organization run by and for people
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is
National Arts and Disability Center
The National Arts and Disability Center (NADC) is a project
TASH- Disability Advocacy Worldwide
TASH is an international leader in disability advocacy. Founded in
Council for Exceptional Children
The Council for Exceptional Children is an international community of
Autism Society of America
The Autism Society, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists
Charter Schools Excluding Students with Significant Disabilities in Florida
A new report by the Miami Herald and StateImpact Florida
The Inclusion Movement Around the Globe
There's a great podcast and article about UNICEF in Russia's efforts to foster the right for all children to receive an inclusive education. UNICEF podcast moderator Femi Oke talked to Ms. Elina Lehtomaki, Researcher at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland and a pioneer in the field of inclusive education.
The Gift of Knowledge
It’s been a couple of years now that I’ve been
Autism Now: MacNeil Interviews Director of Education
An extended transcript excerpt of , PBS' Robert MacNeil's interview with Jesse Mojica, director of education policy for the Bronx borough president, on treatment and education for children with autism.
Autism Now : MacNeil Interviews Principal at Autism Charter School
An extended transcript excerpt from Robert MacNeil's interview with Rima
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.
Hold My Hand
The documentary,"Hold My Hand", follows Eliza Schaaf, a young woman with
Thank You, Steve Jobs
Thank you Steve Jobs for thinking differently so that so
Computer Based Program May Relieve Some ADHD Symptoms
Children can experience the relief of some symptoms of attention
IQ Scores Inaccurate Portrayal Of Intelligence for Individuals with Autism
A discrepancy between IQ scores and performance on academic
Wretches & Jabberers Tampa Screening
The " World Intelligence Magnified Tour" took Tampa by storm. The screenings of Wretches & Jabberers the weekend of June 10 were an enormous success.
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.