Just Like You Inc
Just Like You Films
264753087
2009
Prairie Village, KS 66208
justlikeyoufilms.org
JLYFilms
Just Like You Inc
Just Like You Inc is a nonprofit film production company operating as a 501(c)(3) organization. It is headquartered in the United States and focuses on creating media content to raise awareness about various conditions and disabilities, fostering inclusion and understanding.
History and Mission
Founded in 2009, Just Like You Inc's mission is to educate the public and promote acceptance of diversity by sharing personal stories through film. Their objective is to inspire empathy and understanding, emphasizing that individuals with different abilities or conditions are "just like you," deserving of the same respect and treatment as anyone else.
Films and Projects
Just Like You Inc has produced numerous films, each highlighting a specific condition or circumstance. For example:
- Down Syndrome: This film follows the lives of individuals with Down syndrome, showcasing their talents, strengths, and challenges while emphasizing their desire to be treated with equality and respect.
- Autism: This film explores the experiences of individuals with autism, highlighting how they process the world differently and their desire for inclusion.
- Burns and Cancer: Other films produced by the organization also cover these topics, aiming to increase awareness and promote understanding.
- Facial Anomalies: A film on facial anomalies is noted as a future project.
Achievements
Just Like You Films have received several awards and recognitions for their efforts in promoting positive images in media. These include a Mid-American Emmy Award, the 2013 TASH Positive Images in Media Award, and other notable accolades.
Structure
Just Like You Inc is a women-run organization, showcasing its commitment to diverse perspectives in storytelling. As a nonprofit, the organization relies on donations to continue producing impactful films.
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Creating a kinder more compassionate world through the power of storytelling Make a difference in the lives of people just like you 100 of your contribution goes to Just Like You Films and enables us to tell the story of people with anxiety disorders depression food allergies facial anomalies Type 1 diabetes burns cancer autism and Down syndrome. We are able to spread knowledge about conditions that are commonly misunderstood and stigmatized due to the generosity of our supporters. Impactful stories to be Understood View the latest projects from JLYF Anxiety Depression Just Like You FacialAnomalies Just Like You Autism Just Like You Diabetes Impactful stories to be Understood Powerful Engaging Meaningful Anxiety Depression Just Like You Diabetes Just Like You Facial Anomalies Just Like You Autism Make a Donation We continue to promote filmmakers helping to create a kinder world for people Just Like You. With your generous donation we are able to expand our outreach and continue to produce films for others Just Like You.
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