Inclusion is a state of being valued, respected, and supported. It focuses on the needs of every individual and ensure the right conditions are in place for each person to achieve their full potential! It's the opportunity to live in the community and be accepted for one's uniqueness and abilities, like everyone else!

Inclusion is important because it develops the feeling of belonging in everyone! When people feel included, they are better able to contribute to the group and their community without the fear of being rejected. By bringing their ideas forward, they offer a different perspective that can help an individual or a society grow!

• When speaking to someone who has a disability, speak directly to them and not to their caregiver, interpreter (example: sign language), or guide.

Understand the differences

• Understand that an individual can perceive the world differently from how you perceive it
• Know that everyone may have communication differences

Watch the volume

• Remember that some people can have sensory differences and that they can be sensitive to loud noises

Show people with disabilities in photos, videos, etc.

• Our world is not comprised of one race, culture, or neurotype
• Everyone is different and it is important to show each other that so we can begin accepting it