Ollibean disability-centric lifestyle posts and articles connecting and informing families, advocates and professionals .
There’s Nothing ‘Down’ About Having a Child With Down Syndrome
When my friend Jennifer Lister was expecting her third child,
My Voice, My Life : A Poem by Amy Sequenzia
This powerful poem from the book "MY VOICE, Autism, Life
Todd Drezner: Nickels, Dimes and ‘High-Functioning’ Autism
As Justin Canha's story shows, the autistic person who needs
What I Learned During My “Sabbatical” at the MIT Media Lab (Part Two)
Why Inventing Technologies for the Disabled is Not Just Right
What I Learned During My “Sabbatical” at the MIT Media Lab (Part One)
Also, like an academic, I wrote a book during
D-PAN ASL Music Video “We’re Going To Be Friends” by the White Stripes
White Stripes "We're Going To Be Friends" ASL video we love by D-PAN.
Matt Savage with Bobby Watson- “Big Apple Blues”
Here's a song from Matt's "Welcome Home" CD Release concert in New York at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center! Matt Savage on piano ; Bobby Watson is on alto sax, Joris Teepe is on bass, and Peter Retzlaff is on drums. Incredible!
Brick Walls
“Oh, that’s ok! We plan on donating. If we aren’t
They call me Barney Fife
One out of four people that use accessible parking spaces, should not be using them. One out of four people think it's ok to park in a spot specifically designed and strategically to make it easier for someone who uses a wheelchair to have enough space to actually open the door to their van? Ok to park in a space designated for someone who has a heart condition so they don't have to walk quite as far?
“Miles for Kids’ Smiles” Pediatric Physical Therapy
As a pediatric PT, I often hear requests for "another
MetLife Center for Special Needs Planning
MetLife Center for Special Needs PlanningSM is dedicated to helping
Children Across Borders
Children Across Borders is a charitable organization that paves the
Stephen Hawking- Asking big questions about the universe
Professor Stephen Hawking asks some big questions about our universe -- How did the universe begin? How did life begin? Are we alone? -- and discusses how we might go about answering them.
Autism Support Network
The mission of Autism Support Network is conveyed in our
Jules Gluten Free
In addition to heading product and recipe development at Jules
Chef Jean-Christophe
All proceeds from the sale of our Spice Blend are
Fruit of the Vine Organics
We're crazy about Vera Farmen's, Fruit of the Vine. They
Gluten-Free Goddess
We love this site! Karina has amazingly delicious gluten-free recipes
Ollibean Heads to Nepal in March
We know how challenging it is in the States for our kids to have the supports they need to get an education and it is 100 times more challenging for our friends in Nepal.
Down Syndrome Brings Joy Not Regrets to Individuals and Families
In a series of recently completed surveys, 96 percent of
How David Met Sarah, by Anne Kelleher
I wrote How David Met Sarah at my mother's suggestion
Amy Julia Becker: Explaining Down Syndrome, To My Daughter, And Myself
A few months back, I mentioned to our daughter Penny
Special Olympics International
The Special Olympics mission remains as vital today as it
Stories From The Road | Chapter Thirteen | “The End Of The Road”
"The End Of The Road": Larry and Tracy take time to reflect on their spiritual journey of disability awareness as they prepare for the theatrical premiere if their film, "Wretches & Jabberers" in New York City.
On Beauty
We are in love with 'On Beauty" the documentary by Joanna Rudnick. She follows the talented Rick Guidotti as he challenges public perception of difference and beauty through the lives of three exquisite women.
National Arts and Disability Center
The National Arts and Disability Center (NADC) is a project
Best Buddies International
Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing
Autism Society of America
The Autism Society, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists
The Arc of the United States
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people