International Day of Persons with Disabilities

These films all explore heroes facing challenges due to disabilities or those that have helped to raise awareness and increase representation.

Surfers Healing Autism Camps

By: Abigail Richardson

Surfers Healing, the original surf camp for children with autism was founded in 1996. Its mission is to enrich the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing.

Super Ruby

Dean Saffron

This piece pays homage to the power of positivity generated by Ruby, a young sporting champion who endeavours to lead her best life everday.

Andy

Jamy Wheless | Executive Producer: Jean Schultz | Lead Animator: Brendan Gottlie...

An uplifting story of how one puppy overcomes a series of obstacles to find his purpose in life.

Inclusion On the Air

Eli Canter

Emily Perl Kingsley is a former Sesame Street writer and longtime activist for children with disabilities and their families.

Mental Health Awareness

Andy Crisp

Bringing awareness to mental health in Laguna Beach Unified School District.

Do You See Rainbow?

Kitty Richardson

An insight into autism from the perspective of someone with autism.

My Bus Driver

By: Kevin Rodriguez

Ascot Elementary student Kevin made this film to honor his bus driver.

Darius Goes West

Logan Smalley

Darius captures the hearts of a nation on his journey west to spread awareness about Muscular Dystrophy.

The Bright Connection

Producer: Produced and Directed by Madison Boll

The Bright Connection is a center that cares for children with severe developmental disabilities. It's a place where everyone is encouraged to be the best version of themselves.

The MY HERO Report II - Ablaye

Producer: Fary Sakho & Cheikh Seck

An engaging look at Ablaye, who embodies determination in the face of adversity.

The Sea and Me - Atop

Dominic Joyce

Charlotte Banfield is a world-class para surfer that until a few years ago was completely afraid of water.

The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia [Trailer]

Produced by:Karen Pritzker

The myths, the stigmas, the truths, of dyslexia revealed.

About Ron Kovic

Produced by:The MY HERO Project

Ron Kovic is veteran, author, artist, and speaker who has spent decades advocating for peace.

Minimum Max

Produced by:Joshua Ovalle

A brief and powerful first-hand account from high school student, Max, who must navigate through the world of ADD and all the medications that come along with it.

Believe

Produced by:Logan Cascia

Portrait of hero Tommy Carroll, who embraces his disability and doesn't view his blindness as a handicap--and meets his hero, skateboard legend Tony Hawk.

Brice Cunningham

Produced by:Bailey Cunningham

Bailey Cunningham's engaging portrait of her brother, who never let's being deaf stand in his way.

Material Bodies

Produced by:Julie Machin, Lucy Pucillino

A visceral and empathetic exploration of people’s relationship with their prosthetic limbs.

Dorothy Allen Pickard on her film Material Bodies

Kitty Richardson

Dorothy Allen Pickard discusses her film Material Bodies, which won 1st place in the Arts Heroes category at the 2020 MY HERO International Film Festival.

These stories include heroes with disabilities as well as heroes that have significantly helped in raising awareness or inclusivity.

Autism on the Water: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities

By: Abigail Richardson

Autism on the Water (AOTW) is a charity dedicated to raising awareness about the autism spectrum through sailing and boating, all free of charge.

Surfers Healing Autism Camps

By: Abigail Richardson

Surfers Healing, the original surf camp for children with autism was founded in 1996. Its mission is to enrich the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing.