Shortbus Studio

05/29/2025

What a fantastic volunteer opportunity!

04/10/2025

Our individual differences make us stronger as a whole.

02/18/2025

This amazing organization is looking for volunteers!

10/28/2023

This is a 2014 Halloween picture of the late, great, infamous criminal mastermind, Janis West! She might’ve looked adorable, sweet and precious, but she would rob you blind and cuss you out without any hesitation. We have the funniest Janis stories and memories! She was definitely one of a kind, and a great ambassador for folks who are differently abled. She made so many people feel comfortable in her presence… even when she was stealing the cell phones out of their pocketbooks. (One time she was caught with six in her purse.) We’re not supposed to have favorites, but she was definitely one of our favorites. 
❤️🧡💚💙

09/15/2023

Zora loved helping animals, making art, going on adventures and storytelling! Her youthful spirit was inspiring. She had more energy in her seventies than most people half her age. Snorkeling with whale sharks, or spending time in the clay studio, she was always busy. We were so grateful to have been a part of her life. 💛

06/18/2023

Next week, y’all. FUNSHINE is always a hoot!
🌤️🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Serving persons of all ages with developmental disabilities.

04/22/2023

The passing of one of our participants is never easy, but this one has been particularly hard. Tim was the sweetest, funniest, occasionally grumpiest, most precious man we had the privilege to serve. He was a comedian, daredevil, pizza connoisseur, dancer, and swimming machine. We are so very thankful that we had the opportunity to know you. 💔❤️‍🩹❤️

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” - Winnie The Pooh

03/27/2023

I shook the world. Yes, indeed! Looks like technology companies are starting to take accessibility into consideration. It’s amazing what people ❤️ who are so often dismissed ❤️ can do when given the opportunity to fully express themselves.

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a human right. Innovative features like Door Detection, Sound Recognition, Voice Control and more are designed to let y...

12/16/2022

We were contacted by the Senior Casting Coordinator from the Emmy Award Winning A&E docu-series team that created “Born This Way” and the documentary “Autism: The Musical.”

* The company is looking for individuals with BIG PERSONALITIES who also have intellectual disabilities, and who are enthusiastic about filmmaking. They are casting for a new reality show to be filmed in Los Angeles. We inquired about supports in place for participants. They plan to fly cast out with a support person/conservator/parent for the duration of filming, which could be up to 8 weeks.

** Apparently, Shortbus Studio has a small following in Hollywood?! Yay! If you can think of someone who meets their criteria, private message us and we’ll send you the contact information. Happy holidays to everyone!
🎄🎅🏽🧑🏻‍🎄

06/07/2022

💚 Hey, artists…

05/29/2022

We are very pleased to announce that Shortbus Studio has gifted ATRC - Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center a $14,500 grant to continue services for previous SBS participants now attending the RHA day program in Burnsville, North Carolina.

We believe that the specialized equine therapy that ATRC offers is one of the best resources for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the region. Please consider supporting them too!

🐴 www.atrcriding.com 🐴

04/07/2022

These two have been sweethearts for 10 years!
Congratulations on your love-iversary, Ashley and Howard! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️