Inclusion Matters 

https://inclusionmatters.org/education-program/

Play is learning. When children play, they learn patience, gain self-esteem by trying new skills, and gain the social skills needed for life, among so many other benefitts. But this rich and powerful resource is closed for many children with disabilities. Whether the barriers are physical or social, many will grow up without being integrated into community and school play spaces. Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration offers an education program that erases these barriers. The program teaches social inclusion and social/emotional learning skills to students with and without disabilities through three easy steps. It combines classroom conversations with one-on-one play experiences and transforms our inclusive playgrounds into classrooms where students are allowed to play past their misconceptions about each other. Through this simple act, children learn one of life’s most important lessons: Compassion. Are you interested in more social inclusion at your school? Inclusion Matters curriculum and training resources equip you with the tools you need to implement the program on your campus!

Are you an educator who support students with and without disabilities?

Are you a student interested in a special education pathway?

Are you a parent seeking a more socially inclusive setting for your child?

This 60-minute, modular training tool, which supports the Together, We Are Able curriculum, can help you:

• Increase ability awareness in the classroom

• Learn how to connect general and special education students socially on the playground

• Deepen your understanding of students with sensory processing disorders and how to support them at play

• Gain hands-on insight on planning for and supporting inclusive play events

The combination of tips and visual demonstrations is a powerful resource that can help you create an inclusive social setting on your school campus.

Why Social Inclusion?

Did you know that children with disabilities are two-thirds more likely to be involved in bullying than their typical peers? The social isolation that they can feel has painful ramifications. One study found that young people with Autism are 28% more likely to contemplate or attempt suicide.

None of our students deserve to be excluded from the fabric of their social community based on perceived differences.

Promoting and supporting inclusion on your school playground will create lasting compassion throughout your campus!