Building Bridges with Quillo Connect

Quillo Connect, or Quillo, is a communication platform that houses thousands of 1-minute videos developed to improve your disability knowledge base. Share this resource with your students, their families, and even use it as a transition service or activity to explore employment, education, independent living and other areas.

Based on the theory of micro-learning, the 60-second topical videos use LifeCourse Life Domains to share information about (1) daily life and employment; (2) community living; (3) healthy living; (4) safety and security; (5) social and spirituality, and (6) advocacy and engagement. State your interest in some or all topics when you sign up for Quillo Connect, and create a “Circle” of friends, family, and/or colleagues to share videos.

Using Quillo to view and share videos is a great way to see what other people with disabilities are achieving, broaden your understanding of available waiver services, and build bridges from existing resources to actionable steps that help students get inspired to reach their goals.

Signing up is easy!

Step 1 - Download the Quillo app.

Step 2 – Create an account.

  • Set up your username and password.

Step 3 – Personalize your account.

  • Use the prompts to select your username and video interests.

Step 4 – Set up one or more Circles.

  • Personalize your Circles (e.g., colleagues, families, students) and invite them to join and share videos privately in your Circle.

Step 5 – Set up push notifications.

Step 6 – Start using and exploring videos.

Create playlists and watch videos from people with disabilities, local leaders, family members, and more.

Don’t stop with just the Quillo app. Get inspired by the CEO of Quillo, John Dickerson, on his weekly 20-minute podcast, Quillo Pod!

Bonus Tips:

Join us for six days of virtual Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT). Learn about local, state, and federal resources supporting young adults with disabilities who want to work in their communities. Families, transition-age students and young adults with disabilities, and the professionals who support them, are welcome to attend. All sessions are free and will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 PM ET. Register for next week's session today!

INSTRC staff will present at the 2025 Heart to Heart Conference on Thursday, September 25 at 3 p.m. ET. Dr. Cathlene Hardy Hansen, Dr. Mary Pearson, and Michael Nevins will share resources to support educators, families, and individuals with disabilities in achieving goals for employment, education, and independent living. Topics include transition planning, disability benefits, LifeCourse and Person-Centered Planning, and CCLC’s partnerships and training programs such as Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT). Register on the Indiana Family to Family website today.