Understanding Inclusion
Inclusion Canada has provided the following statement about inclusion:
Think about the lives of most Canadians. Life starts with family, growing up at home, being loved and wanted, going to playschool, childcare and/or kindergarten and school, having and making friends throughout the journey, having friends and family who support you and your dreams, developing a career identity, participating in community activities, being a teenager, developing a positive sense of self over time, having dreams, playing sports, possibly involved in music/dance/art, going to college/university, traveling, falling in love, getting a job, pursuing a career, perhaps owning a business, finding a soulmate, a home of your own, having friends over for dinner, looking after your parents, growing older, and continuing to contribute at every step of the way; it is assumed and expected that you will grow, relate, adapt, contribute and be included in the fullness of community life amidst your family, friends, and colleagues.
Inclusion happens when the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities unfold no differently: immersed together with their non-disabled peers in the same pathways and experience of life common to us all. ( Inclusion Canada)
WHAT DOES INCLUSION MEAN?
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We believe parents should have the right to choose an inclusive education. We seek to be partners with teachers, schools and districts to support quality inclusive education in typical classrooms, in neighbourhood schools, from pre-school to high school.
Standards for Special Education Alberta
Straight Talk about Inclusive Education by Tim Loreman
Let’s Chat about Inclusive Education Series from Inclusive Education Canada
Article 24 - Education from the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
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Many people with intellectual disabilities are interested in continuing their academic journey through degree and diplomas in post-secondary. Many individuals and families connected to Inclusion Edmonton Region, from the executive board members to workshop participants, have been supported to pursue the dreams of a post-secondary education through Inclusion Alberta’s Inclusive Post-Secondary Initiative.
Inclusive Post Secondary is an opportunity to take courses in a program of study that aligns with interests and future career aspirations.
Inclusion Alberta has received international recognition for developing inclusive post-secondary educational opportunities at colleges and universities with amazing and consistent success. As with all other initiatives, this includes individuals with severe and multiple disabilities.
Expanding Access to Post-Secondary in Alberta News Release Dec. 3, 2021
Inclusion Alberta Inclusive Post-Secondary Education - Changing Lives, Creating Possibilities Video
Inclusive Post-Secondary at Concordia University of Edmonton
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We support children and adults with intellectual to be included in community recreational activities, learn new skills and form friendships by partnering with community recreation providers.
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We raise our collective voice on issues of importance to people with intellectual disabilities in our communities. We have advocated and collaborated with our local school boards, municipal/city governments, and MLAs to address concerns in education, accessible transportation, recreation services, affordable housing, PDD and FSCD.
Family Supports for Children with Developmental Disabilities Policy and Procedures Manual
PDD Policy and Procedure Maual
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