Chris Ulmer facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chris Ulmer |
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| Born | Christopher Ulmer 4 March 1989 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Partner(s) | Alyssa Porter (2015–present) |
| Website | https://sbsk.org/ |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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| Subscribers | 3.59 million |
| Total views | 915 million |
| Subscriber and view counts updated as of 21 January 2025. | |
Chris Ulmer is an American who helps people with disabilities. He used to be a special education teacher. Chris is also a popular YouTuber and started a non-profit group called Special Books by Special Kids.
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About Chris Ulmer
Early Life and School
Chris Ulmer was born on March 4, 1989, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went to Upper Moreland High School.
Later, he studied at Pennsylvania State University. He then earned a master's degree in special education from the University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky. This degree helped him learn how to teach students with special needs.
His Work Helping Others
After finishing school, Chris moved to Jacksonville, Florida. He coached soccer at a university. He also started teaching special education to kids aged 7 to 10. He taught students with conditions like autism and traumatic brain injury.
Chris wanted to help his students share their stories. With their parents' permission, he began filming interviews with his students. He posted these videos online. People loved them, and his online presence grew quickly.
His project, Special Books by Special Kids, became a big movement. It helps people understand and accept others. Over one billion people have seen his work.
Special Books by Special Kids Online
Chris started sharing videos on Facebook in 2016. By 2017, he had 1.2 million followers. In 2017, he also created the YouTube channel called Special Books by Special Kids, often called SBSK.
On November 19, 2018, the SBSK YouTube channel reached 1 million subscribers. Today, it has millions more. Chris travels across the country to interview children with disabilities. He gives them a chance to be seen and accepted. He has made over 500 videos of these interviews.
Awards Chris Has Won
Chris Ulmer has received awards for his important work. These awards recognize his efforts to help people with disabilities.
| Year | Award Given By | Award Name | Result |
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| 2018 | National Organization for Rare Disorders | Rare Impact Award | Won |
| 2018 | Streamys Purpose Awards | Nonprofit or NGO Award | Won |
