What Is Inclusion?
Inclusion is based on the simple idea that every child and family is valued equally and deserves the same opportunities and experiences to meaningfully participate in all aspects of life. This means that children and youth with disabilities have access to programs and experiences in their communities and participate alongside their peers without disabilities.
Where do you see inclusion?
EXCLUSION occurs when athletes are directly or indirectly prevented from or denied access to a sport in any form.
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SEGREGATION occurs when athletes who have a disability are provided separate sport environments or activities, away from athletes without disabilities.
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INTEGRATION is the process of placing persons with disabilities in existing mainstream sport programs, as long as the former can adjust to the standardized requirements of such programs.
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INCLUSION is a process that involves changes and adaptations to coaching methods and approaches, as well as to sport activities and strategies so that all athletes within an age range are able to participate in and share common sport experiences.
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