Upstream Arts uses the power of the creative arts to activate and amplify the voice and choice of individuals with disabilities. Upstream Arts was founded in 2006 by Julie and Matt Guidry, parents who witnessed first-hand the positive impact of the arts on their son, Caleb, who is non-verbal. Upstream Arts’s vision is to change mindsets about ability and disability and promote more connected and engaged communities by increasing intentional opportunities for shared creative experiences.