Celebrating the lives and stories of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities — from 26 countries, across every genre. Browse our most popular categories below, or explore a specific category further down the page.
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In the Somali refugee population of Minnesota, many American-born children are being diagnosed with severe Autism.
The story of what happens when four young men with autism from a public school, are chosen to pilot a college inclusion program in NYC.
A look into the lives of three young men on the autism spectrum. This film explores how all three men and their families have found meaning and purpose through running.
An angsty teen locks himself in his bathroom with a tube of lipstick as he avoids his overbearing mother.
A poem written by Emily Meek in which she states a variety of her wishes. A Sproutflix Production.
“Autism in Love” follows four adults with an autism spectrum disorder as they pursue and navigate through romantic relationships.
Down Syndrome
Meet Eddie. He’s a seventeen-year-old boy with Down’s syndrome. He’s stubborn and charming, funny and sometimes temperamental.
Free follows the path to freedom of people with intellectual disabilities that are locked away in Croatian institutions.
Jamie has a learning disability and despite being close to nonverbal, he demonstrates charisma, humor and emotional sensitivity.
Travel through an imagined world in this short dance film as it presents a collection of rhythmic and witty scenarios.
Rudely Interrupted, an independent rock group with 3 of the 4 members living with disabilities, releases their 5th studio project.
This animation is a dream sequence of Debbie, a young woman with Down syndrome.
Intellectual disability
Rachel writes a letter to her future children describing her experiences of caring for her big brother.
A woman who has overcome barriers and whose participation in a community college has enhanced the quality of her life.
“Where’s Molly?” – Since he was 6 years old, Jeff Daly kept asking that question about his only sister.
A poem by Tawanda Renee Shore in which she shares her view of marriage. Recited and performed by Samantha Moore.
Riley was brutally beaten in a bias crime because of his developmental disability. Such a bias crime is not unusual.
An animated music video Rudely Interrupted’s tours around the globe, from airports to hotels, from the suitcase to the stage.
Films with Discussion Guides
Thomas gets more than he bargained for in his interview at a law firm; a chance to change the lives of a father and son.
A glimpse into the lives of two young individuals with Down syndrome living happy and fulfilling lives.
Follow Jayden, a two and half year old diagnosed with autism, through his first months of school in the Bronx.
Young adults interview their parents about what it was like when they were children.
Jack Blond is a regular guy with Down syndrome who idolizes James Bond.
Can individuals with developmental disabilities be good parents? A profile of Clement & Karen and their two children.