Inclusion For All™

Dedicated to including ALL people with special needs™

The complete resource to help parents and professionals include ALL kids in summer camp

Tips About Inclusion

ü Enhance your attitude by:

· Using professional practices

· Developing awareness of personal attitudes

· Becoming familiar through direct contact

· Recognizing the power of stigmas, stereotypes, segregation, labels

ü Adopt inclusive beliefs that help improve attitudes:

· Focus on similarities

· View all people as part of a community/program

· Facilitate equal status

· Encourage age-appropriate behaviors

ü Encourage integration:

· Encourage social interaction & friendships

· Design activities that are inclusive

· Be a role-model

ü Watch your language:

· Use “people first” language

· Communicate dignity & respect for each individual

· Identify your campers as “people” or “program participants,” not “clients”

ü Include people with disabilities & their families in planning.

· Work with participants, their families, and staff on ways to modify activities and programs to fit the individuals needs

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