Every Child Deserves to Feel
Safe, Seen & Supported.

A platform for disability awareness, anti-bullying education, and community support in schools.

Founded by Brynn Oliver — because I lived this, and I needed this to exist.

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1 in 5children in the U.S. has a disability
63%of students with disabilities experience bullying
160Kstudents skip school daily due to bullying
85%of bullying incidents go unreported
★ A message from the founder

Why I Built This

I know what it feels like to walk into a room and feel like you don't belong. I have a disability. And I was bullied for it.

I know the weight of being different in a world that doesn't always make room for you. I know the loneliness. The days you pretend to be sick so you don't have to go to school. The feeling that no one is going to help — and that even if you told someone, things might get worse.

Most of what happened to me went unreported. Because I was afraid. Because I didn't know how. Because I didn't think anyone would believe me.

I built Make A Difference because I didn't want anyone else to feel what I felt. I wanted a place where you could learn that you're not alone. Where you could report safely, without fear. Where you could find people who understand.

This is the app I needed and didn't have. I'm sharing it now — because your story isn't over, and one person who shows up for you can change everything.

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Brynn Founder, Make A Difference  |  Survivor  |  Advocate

How We Help

Three pillars built from personal experience — the tools I needed and didn't have.

"I built what I needed. I'm sharing it so no one faces this alone." — Brynn
L

LEARN

Access age-appropriate resources, videos, and guides on disability awareness, types of bullying, and inclusive language.

"Knowledge is the first step. When people understand, they stop making others feel small." — Brynn

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REPORT

Safe, anonymous reporting tools that connect students to trusted adults — because every report matters. Most bullying goes unreported, and it rarely stops on its own. Learn why reporting matters and what happens after you submit one.

"Most of what happened to me went unreported because I was scared. This tool removes that barrier." — Brynn

  • Submit anonymous reports to school staff
  • Log incidents with date, location, and details
  • Access crisis support resources 24/7
  • Get confirmation your report was received
  • Understand what happens after you report
  • Why Reporting Matters →
  • Report Now →
C

CONNECT

Community and peer support so no child with a disability ever has to feel like they are the only one.

"The loneliest part was thinking no one else understood. You are not alone. I promise." — Brynn

  • Peer support groups by age and interest
  • Moderated forums for students with disabilities
  • Ally network — find students who want to help
  • Share your story and inspire others
  • Connect with mentors who have similar experiences

Click any card to see what's inside.

Start Where You Are

The same situation looks different depending on who you are in it. Find yours — each page has its own guidance, FAQs, and stories.

"I wrote each of these for a person I actually needed at the time." — Brynn

For Students

Is this actually bullying? What to do right now, words you can borrow, and answers to what students ask most.

Go to Students page →

For Parents

How to open the conversation, document what's happening, and work with the school — plus videos and live classes.

Go to Parents page →

For Teachers

What to do in the moment, how to respond to disclosure, and recognizing disability-based harassment.

Go to Teachers page →

For People with Disabilities

Your disability is not the reason this is happening. How to ask for what you need, and where to find people who understand.

Go to page →

Be an Upstander

When you see bullying, you have the power to stop it.

"I needed one person to speak up for me. You could be that person for someone else." — Brynn
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Speak Up

Calmly but firmly say "Stop. That's not okay." Research shows bullying stops in over half of cases when one person speaks up. Be that person.

2

Support the Target

Check in afterward. Sit with them. Ask if they're okay. Being a friend to someone who feels alone is one of the most powerful things you can do.

3

Don't Join In

Even laughing or watching silently sends the message that bullying is acceptable. Walk away, and don't share or engage with bullying content online.

4

Report It

Tell a trusted adult or use this app's anonymous report tool. You are not a snitch — you are an advocate for someone who needs help.

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Be Inclusive Every Day

Save a seat. Invite the person who always sits alone. Small, consistent acts of kindness build a culture where bullying can't take root.

Warning Signs

A child may be experiencing bullying if you notice several of these signs.

"I showed many of these. No one asked me if I was okay. Please ask." — Brynn

Unexplained injuries or damaged belongings

Sudden loss of interest in school or activities

Avoiding school, the bus, or social situations

Changes in eating or sleeping patterns

Declining grades or trouble concentrating

Withdrawal from friends and family

Frequent headaches, stomachaches, or fatigue

Mood changes: increased sadness, anxiety, or anger

If you notice several of these signs, gently open a conversation: "How are things really going?" Then listen without judgment. Believing a child is everything.

All Resources in One Place

Every organization, hotline, and law Brynn references throughout this site — for students, parents, teachers, and people with disabilities — gathered here so you never have to go hunting for it.

Crisis & Immediate Help

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 anytime, day or night, to reach a trained crisis counselor.

Call or text 988 →

Crisis Text Line

Free, 24/7 support. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor right now.

Visit site →

Emergency

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Do not wait to see if it resolves on its own.

Call 911 →
For Students & Families

StopBullying.gov

Official U.S. government resource with guidance for students, parents, educators, and communities.

Visit site →

PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center

Resources specifically supporting students with disabilities — activities, awareness, and tools for schools.

Visit site →

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

Support and information for the anxiety, low mood, or withdrawal that often comes along with being bullied.

Visit site →

STOMP Out Bullying

Programs and resources for students and families focused on ending bullying and cyberbullying.

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Sandy Hook Promise

"Say Something" training and resources that teach students to recognize warning signs and speak up safely.

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For Teachers & Schools

StopBullying.gov — Educators

Prevention strategies, training materials, and model policies built for school staff.

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Committee for Children

Second Step and related social-emotional learning curricula used widely to satisfy SEL training requirements.

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Anti-Defamation League — No Place for Hate

A school-wide framework for building an inclusive climate, with lesson plans and staff training materials.

Visit site →

Learn Live With Brynn

In-person and online training sessions for staff — see the "Watch and learn" and registration sections on the Teachers page.

Go to Teachers page →
Disability Rights & Law

ADA National Network

Information about disability rights, school accommodations, and inclusive practices.

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U.S. Dept. of Education — Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

Where to file a complaint if disability-based harassment at school goes unresolved. Generally a 180-day deadline applies.

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Section 504 & IEP Basics (Understood.org)

Plain-language explanations of 504 plans, IEPs, and how to request accommodations that make school safer.

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PACER Center — Disability Resources

Broader PACER resources for children with disabilities and their families, beyond bullying-specific programs.

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CHADD (ADHD Resources)

Support and information specifically for children and families navigating ADHD at school.

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Autism Speaks — School Community Tool Kit

Guidance for peers, teachers, and families on inclusion and support for autistic students.

Visit site →
Connecticut-Specific

CT State Dept. of Education — School Climate

Official guidance on Public Act 23-167 (as amended by P.A. 24-45) and district safe school climate obligations.

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CT Dept. of Children and Families (DCF)

Bus drivers and school staff are mandated reporters to DCF — this is where those reports ultimately go.

Visit site →

NHTSA — School Bus Safety

Federal data and guidance on school bus bullying and safety, cited throughout the bus-specific sections of this site.

Visit site →

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Stay Updated

New resources, live class dates, and updates from Brynn — occasional emails, nothing else.