Daniel John "DJ" Svaboda was born in 1983 in Sumter, SC, and was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, along with psychomotor retardation. As he grew up and entered school, DJ was taunted, teased, made fun of and bullied.
A mission was born.
A journey had begun.
Click here to read more. Scroll down to learn more about DJ and The Imagifriends, the Mission and their incredible journey.
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Meet the Mupperezmo, Shy Guy, Lucia the Flying Cow, Golfer Friend and all the Imagifriends!
Welcome to The Imagistore!
Together, we CAN make a difference!
DJ's an accomplished artist, and his artwork graces walls of the Duke Autism Center, local businesses and homes, as well as tees, coffee mugs, totes and more.
A great gift for anyone, anytime, for any occasion. All just a click away.
Join the Mupp and all the Imagifriends on their journey and "Look and see things from a different point of view!"
The Imagifriends "Hero Collection"
Paying tribute and honoring our everyday Heroes.
All original pieces of art, DJ has designed an Imagifriend Hero for every true front-line Hero: teachers, police officers, firefighters, doctors, and nurses to honor and recognize those who are truly everyday heroes.
Help us say "Thank You", and raise awareness and gain acceptance for those with autism and special needs at the same time!
Click below and grab an Imagifriend Hero Collection tee shirt or coffee mug!
DJ's Journey
"The Imagifriends - A Story of Art and Autism" - by Hendy Street
During the summer of 2019, DJ met the team from Hendy Street Produxions while filming “Welcome Home Angel” with Maggie Caswell. Hendy Street immediately fell in love with DJ’s contagious, positive vibes and unique artwork featuring the Mupperezmo and all the Imagifriends. DJ teamed up with Hendy Street on "The Imagifriends - A Story of Art and Autism", a mini-documentary of his story and his never ending mission of hope, acceptance and awareness for those with autism and special needs. And best of all, both DJ and Hendy Street gained some great, special friends for life! #Imagifrineds.
Mupp & The Imagifriends on UNC-TV's "Rootle!"
Mupp and the Imagifriends have been brought to life for Rootle, UNC-TV’s 24/7 PBS KIDS Channel for the “Kindness with the Imagifriends” series.
“Look and see things from a different point of view!”
Created by D.J., an autistic artist, author and public speaker, Mupp and all the Imagifriends teach us that you will be the best friend you can be when you accept everyone as they are!
Follow Mupp and all the Imagifriends on their journey for awareness and acceptance! Check out Mupp and all the Imagifriends on Rootle.
"We'll Get By (The Autism Song)" by The Johnny Orr Band.
The Johnny Orr Band’s “We’ll Get By (The Autism Song)” was released in 2014 for AutismAwareness Month. The song was originally commissioned by TV personality Candi Spitz and her musician husband Dan Spitz, lead guitarist of the band Anthrax.
1,000,000+ views!
The song has recently hit over 1,000,000 views on YouTube, and has become a sort of anthem for those who are touched by autism, resonating with those that live with autism as well as those who live somewhere on the autism spectrum. Click the link below to download "We'll Get By" now!
Autism: Our Journey Together - A Message of Hope.
DJ Svoboda was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder along with psychomotor retardation at the age of 3. DJ’s mom Cindi had no idea about what the future would hold for them. In the 37 years that have followed, DJ has become a coveted motivational speaker, an accomplished artist and published author. Hear DJ and his mom tell their incredibly inspirational and beautiful story of hope, perseverance and heartfelt love.
Help us help others ...
Our mission is to help everyone look and see things from a different point of view!
And if we all do that, we can raise awareness and gain acceptance for so many.
The Mupp and all the Imagifriends of Imagiville could use your help! If you'd like to join us in our mission, visit The Imagistore, or click below to make a donation.
Every little bit helps. Thank you!
