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As a national leader in inclusion, we would like to provide resources for parents, program providers, and others interested. We recognize there are many groups and people are doing great things nationwide to facilitate and implement full inclusion in their communities. If you would like to be included or you know of a worthwhile program, please email aronhall@inclusionproject.org with the following:
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Inclusion Resources
CVS Caremark All Kids Can
CVS Caremark All Kids Can is a five-year, $25 million commitment to making life easier for children with disabilities. Through this signature program, CVS Caremark and the Trust will support nonprofit organizations that provide innovative programs and services in local communities focused on helping children with disabilities learn, play and succeed in life.
The Including Samuel Project
www.includingsamuel.com
The Including Samuel project is built on Dan Habib's nationally acclaimed documentary film about his son, Samuel. The Project builds more inclusive schools and communities through curriculum, training, and outreach.
Disability is Natural
www.disabilityisnatural.com
Yes, like gender, ethnicity, and other traits, disability is one of many natural characteristics of being human! Hosted by Kathie Snow, parent, author, and trainer, www.disabilityisnatural.com features over 150 free articles on inclusion and other topics, and an online store with products that promote positive ways of thinking about disability.
IncludingALLKids.org
www.includingallkids.org/index.php
IncludingAllKids.org, and its companion publication, Paths to Inclusion, are designed as guides to help youth program leaders and volunteers expand opportunities for all young people to be engaged by making their organizations and programs more accessible.
Dr. Paula Kluth's Website
www.paulakluth.com/index.html
This website is dedicated to promoting inclusive schooling and exploring positive ways of supporting students with autism and other disabilities. Most of her work involves collaborating with schools to create environments, lessons, and experiences that are inclusive, respectful, and accessible for all learners.
Positively Autism
www.positivelyautism.com
A free eMagazine designed for parents, teachers, individuals with autism, and other members of the Autism community! Positively Autism is a publication that celebrates the positives: accomplishments of individuals with autism, success stories, positive media reports, and more.
Kids Included Together (KIT)
www.kitonline.org
The mission of Kids Included Together (KIT) is to support recreational, child development, and youth development programs that include children with and without disabilities. KIT's goals are to enrich the lives of all who participate and to increase understanding and acceptance of disabilities as a natural part of life. (2820 Roosevelt Road, Suite 202; San Diego, CA 92106; 858.225.5680)
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No More Sidelines
www.nomoresidelines.org
No More Sidelines is committed to its mission of helping kids with special needs become accepted members of our community and to reach beyond the limits set by society. They provide them with the opportunity to participate in sports and community events year round that nurture friendships. They will help children to build friendships, learn new skills, be involved in physical exercise outside of the school setting, be part of a team, and be involved in leisure activities with their peers.
Dramakinetics of Cincinnati
www.dramakinetics.org
Dramakinetics seeks to engaging individuals of all abilities through movement, music and drama and empower all individuals to reach their full potential. (P.O. Box 58423, Cincinnati, OH 45258; 513.389.1721)
High Hopes Inclusive Preschool and Pediatric Therapy Clinic
www.highhopesnash.org
High Hopes has been serving their community for 25 years and offers inclusive classrooms through Pre-K, with an on-site Therapy Clinic featuring Physical, Occupational, Speech, Feeding, Listening, and Music therapies, for kids and youth through age 21. (
Unified Theater™, Inc.
www.unifiedtheater.org
The mission of Unified Theater™ is to create and support theatrical troupes equally featuring the talents of individuals with and without special needs. In Unified Theater productions these two populations work side-by-side throughout a student-led theatrical process as equally contributing members.
YMCA Camp Campbell Gard
www.ccgymca.org
Camps for individuals with special needs in an inclusive setting. Day and Resident Camps are available. (4803 Augsperger Rd, Hamilton, OH 45011; 513.867.0600)
Special Needs Project
www.specialneeds.com
Special Needs Project is a unique bookstore located in Santa Barbara, California, which focuses on mental and physical disabilities and child development. Their collection of autism tities is unequalled. Through the website, retail store and conference exhibits throughout the United States, they offer the best in disability resources. They ship everywhere.
Beyond the Crayon
www.beyondthecrayon.com
Beyond The Crayon promotes authentic inclusion in schools and communities and to open eyes, hearts and minds to the beauty of diversity and the gifts that each person brings to the world. In schools there are many different learning styles and technology needs. With so much successful inclusion happening already in schools, it is the hope that the Beyond The Crayon FORUM can pool together collective wisdom and experiences to share with those who are searching for ways to adapt, modify and authentically include all students in their classrooms.
Special Needs Advocates for Understanding
www.valleysnafu.com
SNAFU helps parents learn and understand their child's educations rights under IDEA and help with IEPs to ensure the child is fully-included to the maximum extent in their school setting. They also are raising money to build an all-access playground in their community where all children, as well as seniors with limited ability, can play and learn from each other.
Middleburg Early Education Center
www.meec.us
MEEC has been helping families since 1973 by offering preschool classes for children ages 18 months up to Kindergarten entry. All classes feature full inclusion with typically developing peers. Early intervention and speech-language therapy are available on site. (7171 Pearl Rd, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130; 440.888.9922)
Illinois Association of Microboards and Cooperatives
www.iambc.org
The Illinois Association of Microboards and Cooperatives assists people with disabilities and their families in creating small non-profit corporations to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming valued, participating members of their communities while receiving the supports and services they need to be successful.
Becoming Your Best
www.becomingyourbest.com
Becoming Your Best - Inspirational stories of hope and encouragement about individuals with disabilities. They offer a free newsletter and more information at their website.
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Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation, Inc.
www.windrushfarm.org
Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation is a non-profit, working horse farm that has been successfully helping children and adults with physical, emotional, and learning disabilities since 1964. Windrush Farm is located on 35 acres of woods and fields in North Andover and Boxford, Massachusetts and is surrounded by 160 acres of conservation land. Windrush offers equine assisted activities founded on the principle that all people, disabled or not, are capable of more than most think. (30 Brookview Road, Boxford, MA 01921; 978-682-7855)
Milton and Betty Katz Jewish Community Center
www.jccatlantic.org
Milton and Betty Katz Jewish Community Center is a full inclusion early childhood center, summer camp, and learn-to-swim program. (501 N Jerome Ave, Margate, NJ 08402; 609-822-1167 x144)
ASPIRe NY, Inc.
www.aspireny.org
ASPIRe (Autism Spectrum Peer Integration & Recreation) NY provides recreation and social activities for teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorders. (15 Carlyle Terrace, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; 518-932-4356)
Athletes for Kids
www.athletesforkids.org
Athletes For Kids is a Youth Mentoring Program in King County Washington. They serve children with disabilities by matching them with high school athletes in rewarding, committed, mentoring friendships. In addition to directly benefiting each child, the program also creates powerful role models for inclusion in local schools and communities. (3020 Issaquah Pine Lake Rd #254, Sammamish, WA 98075; 425-260-2109)
A New Kind of Listening
www.anewkindoflistening.com
A New Kind of Listening is a powerful documentary film that inspires and informs community inclusive arts. Information is available at their website to learn more about this exciting grassroots campaign and how to organize a screening in a community.
KidSense
www.kidsensela.com
Based in Louisiana, KidSense's mission is to provide sensory playground equipment for children who are typical and who have special needs that help remove attention difficulties and get them back inside the classroom to learn. Education through recreation is what they are all about.