Why we started the village behind the mask
The Village Behind the mask was started by Nicholas Sidwell, owner of Ability Innovations and Children In Motion. Nick has had a strong passion for Occupational Therapy for many years and noticed the lack of support in Utah for the autism and disability communities. He decided to create a location, Ability Innovations in Layton Utah, that would offer Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy services all with a play-based focus. He has since opened Ability Innovations in Ogden Utah and Children In Motion in Murray Utah. As Nick operated these locations one problem kept creeping up again and again. That problem was the lack of community and resources for kids, parents, and family members who are in the Autism and Disability Communities. Nick began hosting parent support meetings and events directly through his businesses but he always knew he could do more. Nick started the Village Behind The Mask to create a large community and network of these families and resources that can directly benefit them. The Village Behind The Mask also aims to raise funds for grants to help families who struggle to provide their kids with the Therapy Resources they need. You can become part of the solution by joining the Village today.
Past projects
Thanks to our efforts in securing private donors. We were able to decrease the cost of summer camps at Ability Innovations by $5!
Events We’ve Done
Autism Resource Provider Event 2026
Hosting the Utah Autism Network Provider Event was a true honor. Huge thanks to everyone who came to support and share valuable resources for the autism and disability communities. Your presence made a difference!
Kaysville Parade 2026
The Village Behind The Mask was proud to be apart of the annual Kaysville Parade. Here we were able to share a strong message about how strong families build strong futures.
Safe Kids Davis County Event 2026
The Village Behind The Mask was proud to be apart of the annual Safe Kids resource event held at Northridge High School. At this event we created free resources for parent to help their kids overcome stress at school.
Awesome Autistic Ogden 2026
The Village Behind The Mask was proud to be apart of the annual Awesome Autistic Ogden resource event at the Dinosaur Park in Ogden Utah. This was our very first event and we were able to share free resources and create lasting partnerships here.

