Lesson 3: Inclusion Terminology

 I am going to begin with a few things from the Personal Training that I read about what is inclusion, why promote inclusion, and what to avoid when planning for inclusion. After that I am going to add an Video that I thought was inspiring.

What is Inclusion?

1. Process nurtured by professionals, families, and friends in recreation and leisure settings.
• It is important to understand that inclusion means not only physical inclusion but also social inclusion.
2. Having the same choices and opportunities in recreation activities that other people have.
• Everyone should have the choice to participate.
• If a recreation activity is an interest of a participant than the opportunity needs to exist.
3. Being accepted and appreciated for who you are.
• People with disabilities have many strengths.
• They will tell you their limitations.
4. Being with friends who share your interests not your disability.
5. Being a valued customer and welcome participant in community recreations programs, regardless of ability level.
6. Having recreation facilities and areas that are accessible and easy for everyone to use.
7. Providing the necessary individual adaptations, accommodations, and supports so every person can benefit equally from a recreation experience in the community with friends.

Things to Avoid When Planning for Inclusion

1. Avoid putting large groups of people with disabilities in one program.
• Inclusions is not special segregated programs.
2. Avoid disrupting the natural proportion of individuals with and without disabilities in the community.
3. Avoid special, labeled programs such as “Handicapped Gym Program” or “Bowling for the Mentally Handicapped”.
4. Avoid “caring for” or “looking after” people with disabilities instead of facilitating equal opportunities for equal participation that include risk and challenge.

Why Promote Inclusion?

1. Inclusions includes people with and without disabilities.
2. Improved quality of life of all participants.
3. Provision of appropriate role models.
4. Increased social interaction among participants.
5. Increased positive attitudes toward people with disabilities and a better understanding of specific disabilities.
• Staff is trained.
6. Increased independence among participants.

• The have the opportunity to make their own choices.

 

• Here is the Video Resource I found that help explain inclusion well.

• A Video Clip- Don't Limit Me
  Description of the Tool: 
  I felt like this video would be a good tool for the Professional Toolbox. It Is titled "Don't Limit Me- Powerful message from Megan with Down Syndrome. In this video, she has a message for all teachers to not limit her, to teach her to be independent, to be a compassionate adult. Don't teach her to depend on others. She shares how many skills, talents, and abilities she has and how she has been successful in this life. It shows that those with disabilities can be successful in life and to not limit students with or without disabilities.
  
  
   https://youtu.be/YOwDfnoek6E
  
  
  Utilizing this Tool:
  Its shows teachers, parents, and others, who treat students with disabilities different, or like children, that they shouldn't. Students and adults can be successful even with their disability. It can also be helpful for those who have disabilities, who've been told they can't do something or be something because of their disability, that they can be successful. 
   
  
  
  
  
  ' Vhttps://youtu.be/YOwDfnoek6Ei