How to Support Inclusion for Children with Disabilities in the Community

Creating inclusive communities where children with disabilities can participate benefits everyone. Inclusion ensures that every child, regardless of ability, has the opportunity to participate in community activities and feel a sense of belonging. Supporting inclusion for children with disabilities in the community involves understanding their unique needs, building on their strengths, and addressing potential barriers. […]

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Inclusion Activities for Students of All Ages

Creating an inclusive classroom goes beyond integrating students of all backgrounds—it is a great way to foster an environment where every student feels valued, understood, and equipped to succeed. Inclusion activities for students are a pivotal component of this process, especially when aiming to integrate students with disabilities and from different cultures. By understanding the […]

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Inclusive Play – Evidence Based Tips

Inclusive play can help to provide opportunities for children to have fun expereinces, access toys, make new friends, social skills, develop motor skills and more!

Inclusive play can help to provide opportunities for children to have fun expereinces, access toys, make new friends, social skills, develop motor skills and more! Play provides children with the ability to make choices, try new things in a safe environment, and learn new skills. For children, play is intrinsically motivating, spontaneous and FUN! What […]

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Peer-Mediated Interventions for Students With Intellectual Disability

Does your school have peer-mediated interventions for students with intellectual disability? Peer-mediated interventions are an evidence-based approach

Does your school have peer-mediated interventions for students with intellectual disability? Peer-mediated interventions are an evidence-based approach for encouraging the inclusion, interactions, and shared activities of students with and without intellectual disabilities. There are different interventions such as: peer awareness training, peer support arrangements, peer networks, and peer tutoring. This type of intervention benefits the […]

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5 Tips on Including All Kids at School

In the classroom, on the playground and during recess all children should feel included. Many times pediatric therapists focus on environmental modifications. Don’t forget other types of modifications as well. Each child can bring their own unique abilities to a classroom setting. Here are several ideas to ensure that all kids are included during the […]

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Inclusive Play for Children with Physical Disabilities

  Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics published research on including children with physical disabilities during play. A comprehensive review of the research was completed to determine what factors help children with physical disabilities participate in play in childcare centers. The following results were reported: 1. Strategies were grouped into role of the adult facilitator […]

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Inclusion Golf

Are you interested in starting a golf program that includes individuals with and without disabilities?  If so, there is a grant available from the United States Golf Association (USGA). Partnering with the National Alliance for Accessible Golf, the USGA is offerring a maximum award of $20,000. It is open to tax exempt non profits, schools […]

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Inclusive Art Booklet

Here is an awesome, free resource from Crayola entitled “Creative Art Experiences for Children with Special Needs”. This booklet is great for ideas and tips. It would make a wonderful resource for any art teacher or elementary school teacher who works in an inclusive environment. If parents are looking for ideas for at home they […]

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