Sprout

01/28/2026

What happens inside us when we watch violence unfold—again and again?
Neil MacDonald wrote this poem. Destiny Lewis Bell gives it voice. Both are young people with developmental disabilities—and together they offer something rare: a quiet, honest reflection on the sorrow and stress caused by war and violence.
Take one minute to watch. If it moves you, keep going - Sproutflix features 300+ short films celebrating the stories and creativity of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

01/28/2026

What happens inside us when we watch violence unfold—again and again?
Neil MacDonald wrote this poem. Destiny Lewis Bell gives it voice. Both are young people with developmental disabilities—and together they offer something rare: a quiet, honest reflection on the sorrow and stress caused by war and violence.
Take one minute to watch. If it moves you, keep going - Sproutflix features 300+ short films celebrating the stories and creativity of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

10/11/2025

Happy Birthday John!! You are missed.
A tribute photo of John and children of Sprout staff and leaders.

10/07/2025

09/07/2022

The Sprout Film Festival is finally back on tour again!
Check out the trailer for The Arc-Solano's 4th Annual Sprout Film Festival to be held on Sunday, September 18th in Vallejo, CA. Franco Dipietro Bus Stop Films Rudely Interrupted Rohan Brooks

10/27/2021

The trailer of the latest addition to Sproutflix: "What Was It Like?" - a 15-minute documentary in which 8 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities interview their parents about what it was like when they were children.
The stream and download are available for purchase at: https://sproutflix.org/programs/what_was_it_like-1fe6fd?categoryId=52585

09/16/2021

The Sprout Film Festival returns to Vallejo, CA!!!!!!!!!!

Sprout is dedicated to helping people with developmental disabilities grow through challenging, creative and fun experiences that enhance socialization, self-confidence and inclusion.

08/30/2021

Sprout recollections - "Club Sprout" was an annual 5-day camp experience run from 1992 - 2019. These photos are from the first Club Sprout in 1992.
Photos by Anthony Di Salvo

08/16/2021

Sprout recollections - Sprout ran the annual weekend Sproutstock festival from 1995 through 2011. A celebratory event with over 200 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities enjoying six bands, carnival games, karaoke, and lots of delicious food.

07/21/2021

https://inclusion-international.org/our-deepest-sympathies-to-all-those-affected-by-the-devastating-flooding/?fbclid=IwAR0ggtM4ap_hxFTXcLPdqHERwmZCEEBItbPK2gOHeRUxbVy3U40nV1Uxjdw

On behalf of the global network of people with intellectual disabilities and their families, Inclusion International extends our deepest sympathies to all those affected by the devastating flooding in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. We are deeply saddened by the news....

06/20/2021

Sprout celebrates, honors and commemorates all fathers - including our own Aaron Almendral, seen with his daughter Sofia, and Fatih Tunay, seen with his daughter Melissa.