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Category: Inclusion
The Origin of E-Soccer, an Inclusive Sports Program
Digital Scribbler has launched its pilot episode discussing the benefits and necessity of creating an inclusive environment for everyone. The founders of the internationally known inclusive program, E-Soccer, Russ Ewell and Greg Bodzioch, discuss how they went about beginning the program. With the “e” standing for “exceptional,” E-Soccer was meant to bridge the gap between...
A Sibling’s Perspective
This article is about Legos. As with many things in my life, building Legos was always an activity where I loved the end result, but hated the process. I felt as though even if I followed the instructions step-by-step, I would always end up with a lopsided ship or a strange-looking monster. I never had…
6 Public Policy Ideas for Autism and Inclusion Advocates
Here are the six lessons I learned from his writing that I hope advocates for autism, inclusion, and disabilities in general will enthusiastically embrace, find ways to fund, and actively use.
Where are the Adult Inclusion Centers?
Have you ever seen a group of special needs adults in public? These groups usually have a few typical adults leading several other adults with special needs. While most people stare for a bit and then return their focus to the task at hand, those of us with special needs children pay careful attention and…
4 Tips for Better Working With People With Disabilities
The United States Census reports that among the 53.9 million school-aged children (age 5-17), there are 2.8 million with a disability (5.2 percent). This number is accurate, compelling, but capable of being ignored, since the majority of children in school do not have a disability. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), “some 93…Inclusion, Character Education, and the Necessity of Social and Emotional Learning
When I wrote my post on “The Five Levels of Inclusion,” it was after coming to a realization. There is currently no philosophical approach to inclusion capable of achieving the vision I have in mind.America Not Ready for Adults with Autism
I wonder when the empathy will become action, the kind of action that comprehensively improves the quality of life for everyone with disabilities. This is the important work ahead, and we must begin before we experience the inevitable explosion of adults with Autism.The Latest in Overcoming Human Limits
The one disappointment I have had since Digital Scribbler launched Quick Talk AAC is the lack of a great social stories app.