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Steven has Down syndrome. This could be a day in his life. This film takes a fun look at some of the interactions that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience in the community. We hope you enjoy the film and please feel free to share. Learn more about Open Future: https://www.openfuturelearning.org Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/open_future_learning/ https://twitter.com/Open_Future https://www.facebook.com/OpenFutureLearningOfficial

Gig Buddies Sydney's Soul Fly Band talk about Disability This video is used in Gig Buddies Sydney's volunteer training

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The Assembly students explain what Autism is. #TheAssemblyAU Subscribe now: http://ab.co/subscribe ___________________________________________ In each episode, The Assembly team of journalism students learn their craft, research their guest of the week and plan their questions, culminating in an interview with an A-lister that is disarming, surprising and engaging. From legendary actor Sam Neill, beloved radio and television personality Hamish Blake, Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese, award-winning singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem, sporting legend Adam Goodes, to radio and television star Amanda Keller. The Assembly offers an opportunity to include diverse voices and their perspectives in conversations of national interest, while providing audiences with a fresh, funny and poignant take on the traditional interview format to reveal the real person behind the public figure. The Assembly — Stream from Tuesday 20 August: https://ab.co/StreamABCiview This is the official ABC TV + iview YouTube channel. Here you’ll find a mix of trailers, behind the scenes content, interviews and clips from all your favourite ABC shows. Create an ABC Account to stream more on ABC iview: https://ab.co/SignUp ___________________________________________ Follow ABC iview: http://instagram.com/abciview Like ABC iview: http://facebook.com/abciview Follow ABC iview: https://www.tiktok.com/@abciview

A Fixers campaign led by Michelle Middleton: http://www.fixers.org.uk/news/13906-11208/the-dos-and-don-ts-of-disability.php In this film, Michelle Middleton takes a humorous look at people's reactions to her cerebral palsy. The 26-year-old has created the piece, with the help of Fixers, to encourage others not to treat her, or anyone else with a disability, differently.

'NDACA is a £1-M Heritage Lottery Fund project, delivered by Shape Arts, which tells the radical story of the Disability Arts Movement, when a group of disabled people and their allies made great art and helped change the law'. Visit THE-NDACA.ORG or www.shapearts.org.uk to find out more about our work in breaking the barriers to creative excellence.

In this film, we ask prominent disabled people from the disability community what is the social model of disability, and why is it important to them? The social model of disability says that disability is caused by the way society is organised, rather than by a person’s impairment or difference. It looks at ways of removing barriers that restrict life choices for disabled people. When barriers are removed, disabled people can be independent and equal in society, with choice and control over their own lives. Disabled people developed the social model of disability because the traditional medical model did not explain their personal experience of disability or help to develop more inclusive ways of living. An impairment is defined as long-term limitation of a person’s physical, mental or sensory function. With thanks to: Alice Maynard Ossie Stuart Ian Macrae Mik Scarlet Laurence Clark Kiruna Stammell Paul Carter For more films from Scope about disability, please subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/S9YfOM About Scope: Scope exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else. Until then, we'll be here. We provide support, information and advice to more than a quarter of a million disabled people and their families every year. We raise awareness of the issues that matter. And with your support, we'll keep driving change across society until this country is great for everyone. Find out more about our work here: http://www.scope.org.uk

Members of Gig Buddies Sydney's user-led team, the Soul Fly Band, open up and talk about stereotyping they have experienced. Tell us your story... If you would like to add to the conversation and tell your story, please send us a video of you telling the Gig Buddies community about when you have been stereotyped. Here's how to share your recording with us: - Once you have recorded your film and have saved it on either your phone or computer, please go to the following website: www.wetransfer.com - From there follow the steps to upload your video. You do not need to login. Please send your file to the following email address: info@gigbuddiessydney.org - Enter your email address and, within the ‘Message’ box, please put: 'IDPwD video' followed by your name. For example: IDPwD video - Joni - You may be required to enter a verification code. This will have been sent to the email address you provided. You may have to check your junk inbox.

This is the first in a series of new educational videos about Fragile X Syndrome, the most common inherited cause of learning disability. The video covers an introduction to behavioural and health features of the condition. These videos have been funded thanks to a grant from Jeans for Genes. The features of Fragile X Syndrome are explained through interviews with Professor Jeremy Turk (Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist; Fragile X Society Speciality Advisor), as well as individuals and families living with Fragile X. Other videos in the series cover: Fragile X in girls and women; genetics and diagnosis; adulthood and looking to the future; the role of the Fragile X Society; and a video to meet the families involved in the films. Thanks to Dr Hayley Crawford and Steve Crawford for their input on this project.

Paul’s story will move you in amazing ways and provide you with insights into punk rock and mental social care, which you will never forget. Paul is a Director for the charity Stay up Late and the creator of Gig Buddies, a ground breaking charitable service which enables people with learning difficulties to exercise their right to an active social life. Paul’s journey began when his band Heavy Load (a punk outfit, partly made up of adults with disabilities) needed help making sure their fans had adequate care when attending their gigs and could stay to the end. Move forward a number of years and now Paul runs one of the most disruptive and successful charitable projects offering fantastic social opportunities to those who want and deserve a more ‘rock n roll’ life style! This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Alexandra is diagnosed with Williams syndrome, a condition known to cause a friendly personality. She has an unconditional love for people, but it is not always returned. Alexandra sometimes wishes she was “normal” so that she could better fit in and have an easier time making friends. Alexandra is 22 years old. SBSK Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SBSK Alexandra and Victoria's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/victoriabirch1 Alexandra's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/the.birch.family/ SBSK Socials: http://www.instagram.com/specialbooksbyspecialkids https://twitter.com/chrisulmer https://www.facebook.com/specialbooksbyspecialkids https://www.reddit.com/r/sbsk

The ABC's Australia Talks survey has revealed the scope of the divide between those who live with disability and those who don't. Three-quarters of respondents said they only occasionally or rarely socialise with people with disability. And the impact of that lack of interaction is profound. Social Afairs correspondent Norman Hermant reports. Image: ABC News/Elena De Bruijne Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-23/australians-dont-socialise-with-people-with-disabilities-often/11696390 For more from ABC News, click here: https://ab.co/2kxYCZY If you're in Australia, you can watch more ABC News content on iview: https://ab.co/2mge4KH Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Go deeper on our ABC News In-depth channel: https://ab.co/2lNeBn2 You can also like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/abcnews.au Or follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/abcnews_au Or even on Twitter: http://twitter.com/abcnews

In this video we examine some of the difficulties people who have visible and invisible intellectual disabilities experience. Learn more about Open Future: https://www.openfuturelearning.org Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/open_future_learning/ https://twitter.com/Open_Future https://www.facebook.com/open.futurelearning

On this episode of the Aspect podcast ‘a different brilliant’, Orion Kelly is joined by the first Autistic person to join Aspect's board of directors, Tori Haar. Orion and Tori explore the topic of Autistic inclusion and why involving Autistic people in decisions that will impact them is so important. Timestamps: 0:01 - Introduction to A Different Brilliant podcast 0:28 - Welcome to the podcast by host Orion Kelly 1:06 - Overview of the podcast's focus on autism 1:23 - Introduction to season two: autistic inclusion and involvement 1:38 - Guest introduction: Tori Ha, Aspect's first autistic director 1:49 - Tori shares her journey and diagnosis 3:59 - The importance of an autism diagnosis 5:02 - Tori’s involvement with Aspect and advocacy work 7:05 - Why it took so long for an autistic person to join the board of Aspect 10:26 - Tori’s priorities as a board member 12:02 - Unpacking Aspect’s mission to include autistic voices 14:07 - Benefits of including autistic voices in Aspect’s work 16:07 - Philosophy of “Nothing about us without us” 18:05 - Insight from autistic voices is essential 19:41 - Tori on evolving leadership and inclusion at Aspect 21:07 - Including diverse autistic voices in stakeholder decisions 23:02 - Tori’s experience joining the board and Aspect’s commitment to inclusion 24:10 - Closing remarks by Orion Kelly Further Resources & Reading: What is autism? https://www.aspect.org.au/about-autism/what-is-autism Evidence-informed resources: https://www.aspect.org.au/our-research/evidence-informed-guides-programs About Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia): Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is the largest not-for-profit provider of services for people on the autism spectrum. Our services provide people with the confidence, skills, and support to fulfil their potential. Stay Connected: Subscribe to our channel for more videos. Visit our website: https://www.aspect.org.au/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Aspect.Links Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Contact Us: For more information, or to discuss how we can help you, please contact our customer service team on 1800 277 328 Hashtags: #adifferentbrilliant #Aspect #AutismSpectrumAustralia #autism #AutisticInclusion #LeadershipDiversity #AutismAdvocacy #InclusiveDecisionMaking #neurodiversity #AutismCommunity #empowerment #podcast

Join Dr. Gary Stobbe, Director the UW Adult Autism Clinic and a panel of adults with autism spectrum disorder to hear about their perspective of growing up with autism. What was helpful? What was not helpful? What should parents and professionals know about their children, students, and patients? Audience participation will be encouraged!

THINGS NOT TO SAY SEASON 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i__fBb2oSUM What's an autistic person supposed to look like anyway? 8 people with autism set the record straight so everyone else can stop asking such cringeworthy questions. Click here to watch more: http://bit.ly/Things-Not-To-Say-To-Playlist -- Click here to subscribe to BBC Three: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-BBCThree Did you know that we’re up to other things in other places too? Best of BBC Three/ Daily Drop: www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bbcthree Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bbcthree Instagram: http://instagram.com/bbcthree Tumblr: http://bbcthree.tumblr.com iPlayer: http://www.bbc.com/bbcthree Oh, we’re on Snapchat too - just incase you were wondering… add us, bbcthree. — This video is monetised outside of the United Kingdom by BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/

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A quick, easy-to-understand video explaining what epilepsy is and how it can affect people. Follow Epilepsy Action on social media 💜 Facebook: www.facebook.com/epilepsyaction Instagram: www.instagram.com/epilepsyaction Twitter: www.twitter.com/epilepsyaction Website: www.epilepsy.org.uk

An easy to understand animation about epilepsy and how to support someone who has a seizure.

Some people with autism have difficulty processing intense, multiple sensory experiences at once. This animation gives the viewer a glimpse into sensory overload, and how often our sensory experiences intertwine in everyday life. Created as part of Mark Jonathan Harris' and Marhsa Kinder's "Interacting with Autism." Coming in January 1st 2013, IWA is a three-year transmedia project funded by the federal Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ). University Professor Marsha Kinder, the Executive Director of the Labyrinth Project at USC, and Mark Harris are heading a team of filmmakers and artists working to build an interactive, video intensive website that will focus on the best available treatments for autism. FULL CREDITS LIST: Director and Animator: Miguel Jiron Produced and Developed by: Scott Mahoy, Creative Director of Interacting with Autism Sound Designer & Mixer: Katie Gately Produced for Interacting with Autism For more information visit: interactingwithautism.com Scenario: Marsha Kinder Line Producer: Ioana Uricaru Cinematographer: Alejandro Martinez Paint Animation: Laura Cechanowicz Boy: Cody Sullivan Waitress: Alexandra Boylan Gaffer: Katie Walker Special Thanks: Mark Jonathan Harris, Shelbi Jay Kepler, Mike Patterson, Candace Reckinger, Kathy Smith t For more work, check out my website mibaji.com

Watch Ambitious about Autism’s Youth Patron explain what stimming is. This video was created thanks to support from MariaMarina Foundation.

Here's what women with autism want you to know. Still haven’t subscribed to Iris on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/subthescene About Iris At Iris, our message to women is simple: You are enough. We produce relatable, engaging video that makes our audience laugh, cry, and say, "Yep, that's me." What Women With Autism Want You to Know | Iris

Our first apparel drop of 2020 is here! NEW humangood collection "SURFACE LEVEL" - pre-orders open NOW! 👉https://humangoodla.com 👈 Watch behind the scenes of this season of Spectrum on our second channel, Twobilee! 👉https://youtu.be/Fd_0AAmJbWQ 👈 Follow us on INSTAGRAM: 👉https://www.instagram.com/jubileemedia/ 👈 SUBSCRIBE for more! http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEjubilee Be in a Jubilee video: http://bit.ly/JubileeCasting Are you a loyal Jubilee fan? Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407942859721012/ | ABOUT | We believe in the power of empathy for human good. Ultimately, we aim to inspire people to EMBRACE EMPATHY. | SOCIAL | Jubilee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jubileemedia Jubilee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jubileemedia/ Jubilee Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jubileemedia Jubilee Website: https://www.jubileemedia.com FEATURING: Jai - https://www.instagram.com/lunalovejai/ Joseph - https://www.instagram.com/onlysmithalive/ Josiah - https://www.instagram.com/siahscroggs/ Shaina - https://www.instagram.com/runawaygerm/ Yoni - https://www.instagram.com/yoni_yasss/ For brands interested in partnering with Jubilee, email us: hello@jubileemedia.com Help us caption & translate this video! https://amara.org/v/C0NTP/ #Jubilee #Spectrum

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Everyday situations can be stressful for those on the autism spectrum. Step into the shoes of 16-year-old Layla as she attends a birthday party. Hear her inner thoughts and experience how overwhelming an occasion like this can be for her Warning: This film contains effects which may cause anxiety for some viewers. Subscribe to The Guardian on YouTube ► http://is.gd/subscribeguardian Support the Guardian ► https://support.theguardian.com/contribute Today in Focus podcast ► https://www.theguardian.com/news/series/todayinfocus Sign up for the Guardian documentaries newsletter ► https://www.theguardian.com/info/2016/sep/02/sign-up-for-the-guardian-documentaries-update The Guardian ► https://www.theguardian.com The Guardian YouTube network: Guardian News ► https://www.youtube.com/guardianwires Guardian Football ► https://www.youtube.com/user/GuardianFootball Guardian Sport ► http://www.youtube.com/c/GuardianSportVideo Guardian Live ► https://www.youtube.com/user/guardianmembership Guardian Culture ► https://www.youtube.com/guardianculturearts #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismo #

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People with disabilities make up 15% of the world’s population. Let’s break down the barriers that keep us apart. #WeThe15 View the audio described version here: https://youtu.be/X6DmzwBTRwo WeThe15: A global human rights movement for the 1.2 billion persons with disabilities • Multiple international organisations unite for decade-long campaign to transform the lives of 1.2 billion people • Campaign led by International Paralympic Committee, International Disability Alliance, UN Human Rights, UNESCO, UNAOC amongst others • For the first time ever, IPC, Special Olympics, Invictus Games and International Committee of Sports for the Deaf collaborate • Airing of campaign film, symbol unveil and iconic purple landmark light-up highlight today’s launch Multiple leading international organisations have united to launch WeThe15, which aspires to be the biggest ever human rights movement to represent the world’s 1.2 billion persons with disabilities. Launched ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, WeThe15 aims to end discrimination towards persons with disabilities and act as a global movement publicly campaigning for disability visibility, accessibility, and inclusion. Spearheaded by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and International Disability Alliance (IDA), WeThe15 brings together the biggest coalition ever of international organisations from the worlds of sport, human rights, policy, business, arts, and entertainment. Together they will work with governments, businesses, and the public over the next decade to initiate change for the world’s largest marginalised group who make up 15% of the global population. Harnessing sport’s unique ability to engage massive global audiences and create positive change, the IPC, Special Olympics, Invictus Games Foundation and the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (Deaflympics) have teamed up for the first time in history. The four organisations will use the profile of their international sport events and athlete communities to further raise awareness and understanding of the issues facing persons with disabilities around the globe. Joining the sport organisations in this decade of action are International Disability Alliance, UN Human Rights, UNESCO, the UN SDG Action Campaign, the European Commission, The Valuable 500, Global Citizen, Global Disability Innovation Hub, the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), International Disability and Development Consortium, C-Talent, Global Goals Advisory, ATscale – the Global Partnership for Assistive Technology, Zero Project, and the Global Alliance of Assistive Technology Organisations (GAATO). Aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, WeThe15 aims to change attitudes and create more opportunities by: • Putting persons with disabilities at the heart of the diversity and inclusion agenda • Implementing a range of activities targeting governments, businesses, and the public to drive social inclusion for persons with disabilities • Breaking down societal and systemic barriers that are preventing persons with disabilities from fulfilling their potential and being active members of society • Ensuring greater awareness, visibility, and representation of persons with disabilities • Promoting the role of assistive technology as a vehicle to driving social inclusion For more information go to https://www.wethe15.org The International Paralympic Committee's vision is to make for an inclusive world through Para sport. Our mission is to lead the Paralympic Movement, oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and support members to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence. SUBSCRIBE for more great Paralympic content ▶ https://www.youtube.com/c/paralympics More information about the Paralympics can be found on the Paralympic website ▶ https://www.paralympic.org/ Like and follow the Paralympic Games @Paralympics Facebook ▶ https://www.facebook.com/paralympics Twitter ▶ https://twitter.com/Paralympics Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/paralympics #Paralympics #ChangeStartsWithSport #WeThe15 LICENSE Paralympic footage via IMG REPLAY ▶ https://bit.ly/34Vls03

You can take a wheelchair just about anywhere. Amy addresses societal perceptions of disability and her vision for how we all change the way we approach disability. Amy has been a wheelchair user for the past ten years; she has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a rare genetic condition that causes weak tissues, joint dislocation, chronic pain and fatigue. In spite of this, Amy lives an exciting and hugely positive life, travelling the world, working as a graphic designer for a charity and campaigning to change the way society understands disability. Most recently, Amy has published for Buzzfeed on her three-month adventure around South East Asia, writing about, filming, and photo-documenting her experiences in her wheelchair. https://www.buzzfeed.com/amyoulton/never-forget-your-she-pee?utm_term=.ccnx0rE9p#.nw9z8mZxa This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Why is it GOOD to include individuals with Down Syndrome in the work place? As an advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Matthew Schwab shares his idea on how to create a win/win that is GOOD on many levels. This engaging talk raises awareness about Down Syndrome, and demonstrates with compassion and humor, why it's important to employ the differently-abled. Matthew Schwab is an advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. His passions include raising awareness about Down syndrome and demonstrating why it’s good for all to employ the differently-abled. Matthew is a 22-year-old North Carolina native from Holly Springs. He graduated from Holly Springs High School in June 2017 with an occupational course of study diploma. After high school, he completed Project Search, an internship based educational program through Wake Tech. Matthew works at AMC Theaters, Fuquay Revolution Volleyball, 321 Coffee, Chick-Fil-A and has launched his own public speaking business. He volunteers with WCPSS and serves on the Advisory Council at 321 Coffee and with GiGi’s Playhouse, a Down syndrome achievement center, as an ambassador and on their Youth Advisory Board. He has attended workshops on advocacy, spoken to Governors McCrory and Cooper and was a paid intern in the NC State legislature. Matthew has a long-term girlfriend, loves to travel and spend time with his family and friends. Matthew aspires to live on his own, be self-supporting, get married and have a career as a public speaker. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

In this powerful and emotional talk, spoken word artist Houda Noussi talks about the importance of seeing through the diagnosis and focusing on the person instead. Drawing from her experience as a mother of a down-syndrome daughter, this talk will change your perspective on how society should view each other. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

We asked people with a learning disability, parents and carers to describe what learning disability means to them - in their own words. This is what they had to say...

What is a Companion Card? If you have a disability, you may need a hand with everyday tasks. And if you require a carer, attending an event or venue can be more expensive due to the extra ticket or admission cost. Well, now there's a solution. Introducing the New South Wales Companion Card Program. The NSW Companion Card program was created because many people with disabilities require a carer to take part in events, but cannot afford a second ticket to bring them along. Currently, there are more than 1,100 NSW Companion Card-affiliated businesses in New South Wales that benefit from access to an extensive and often untapped market of people with disabilities. For more information: Call 1-800-893-044

I think we might have just killed disability inspiration porn! In this video we flip the table to expose inspiration porn. People with disabilities do not exist to inspire you. Inspiration porn is the portrayal of people with disabilities as being inspirational to able-bodied people, on the basis of their life circumstances. Inspiration porn is a form of ableism. An example of inspiration porn might be photo of a child with a disability taking part in an ordinary activity, with captions targeted towards able-bodied people such as "your excuse is invalid", "before you quit, try" or "they didn't let their disability stop them". The term was coined in 2012 by disability rights activist Stella Young in an editorial in Australian Broadcasting Corporation's webzine Ramp Up and further explored in her TEDx Talk. About her decisions in naming inspiration porn, Young stated: "I use the term porn deliberately because of the objectification of one group of people for the benefit of another group of people." She rejected the idea that disabled people's otherwise ordinary activities should be considered extraordinary solely because of disability. Learn more about Open Future: https://www.openfuturelearning.org Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/open_future_learning/ https://twitter.com/Open_Future https://www.facebook.com/OpenFutureLearningOfficial/

People with intellectual disabilities don't want "outings" Learn more about Open Future: https://www.openfuturelearning.org Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/open_future_learning/ https://twitter.com/Open_Future https://www.facebook.com/open.futurelearning