Did you know?

61 million adults in the United States live with a disability. source

About 15% of the world’s population lives with some form of disability. source

What is inclusion?

“Including people with disabilities in everyday activities and encouraging them to have roles similar to their peers who do not have a disability is disability inclusion.This involves more than simply encouraging people; it requires making sure that adequate policies and practices are in effect in a community or organization.  Inclusion should lead to increased participation in socially expected life roles and activities—such as being a student, worker, friend, community member, patient, spouse, partner, or parent.  Socially expected activities may also include engaging in social activities, using public resources such as transportation and libraries, moving about within communities, receiving adequate health care, having relationships, and enjoying other day-to-day activities.” source

What is inclusive language? 

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