There are some basics about disability inclusion that every youth development professional should be familiar with: how the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, applies to you and how to talk respectfully about disability. These videos will give you an overview of the ADA and give you tips about using socially responsible language. Check out the additional resources for more videos and articles. Read more
Imagine walking into your favorite place. Hopefully, that place brings you a sense of comfort and belonging. A critical part of successful disability inclusion is making your program have that same sense of comfort and belonging for all. A supportive environment includes your physical, sensory, and social-emotional environment. In this section of the course, you will watch a video about the impact your environment has on disability inclusion. Read more
Responding to concerning behavior can be one of the toughest parts of your job. Responding in the moment is just one piece of the puzzle. Reflecting on your views about behavior helps you to decide if your expectations align with youth development and if you recognize the underlying factors that impact youth behavior. In this section of the course, you will engage in a scenario to better understand your views about behavior and see supportive responses in action. Read more
Out-of-school-time programs provide the ideal opportunity for youth with disabilities to connect with their non-disabled peers and experience a sense of belonging they don’t always get. To make this a successful experience, sometimes youth with disabilities need accommodations. In this section of the course, we will share easy-to-use tips and tools that represent the best practices in disability inclusion. Read more
Family Collaboration Description Families are a valuable resource when it comes to disability inclusion. Families are experts in their child’s strengths, needs, and knowing what does and doesn’t work. Collaborating with families requires youth development professionals to develop positive relationships with families and approach families respectfully when they have questions or concerns. Read more
I Can Be Inclusive Series Save 20% when you purchase a bundle! Kids Included Together is the leader in disability inclusion training and behavior support and has decades of experience. Our courses offer information in a user-friendly style with personable videos! Most of our courses provide handouts so that you can take away a resource as soon as you purchase and enroll in the course! The following courses are in our I Can Be Inclusive Series: I Can Be Inclusive Course 1: Inclusion 101 I Can Be Inclusive Course 2: Supportive Environments I Can Be Inclusive Course 3: Communicating through Behavior I Can Be Inclusive Course 4: Tips and Tools to Support Disability Inclusion I Can Be Inclusive Course 5: Family Collaboration Read more
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