Archive for September 2014
Congratulations to Sheri, Advo-KIT of the Month!
This September, we recognize Sheri Sherman, the Education Specialist at the San Diego Zoo, for her continued commitment to inclusion. Sheri works tirelessly to maintain a program that is inclusive to children of all abilities. We hope you are as inspired by her efforts as we are! When were you first introduced to inclusion? Why did…
Read MoreIncluding Aidan
This week, on the Inclusion Potluck, we welcome Heather, author of Team Aidan, to share her thoughts on inclusion and her unique perspective. We hope you are as touched by her piece as we were. Inclusion is a trigger word for me. It’s the kind of word that makes me want to pull out all of…
Read MoreAsanas For Autism
This week, we are ecstatic to share a post by Shawnee Thornton, founder of Asanas for Autism, who expressed her views on inclusion for us. We hope you enjoy! With education, compassion, understanding, and a sprinkle of creativity, we can adapt any activity to meet the needs of any child. It is a basic need of…
Read MoreThe Girl Behind the Blog
Hi everyone! Now that I’ve been writing and editing for the Inclusion Potluck for a few months now, I guess it’s about time (or, really, past time…) that I tell you a bit about myself! My name is Elise Hopkins, I work as KIT’s Blog Writer/Editor, and I am most definitely an Inclusionista, as we like…
Read MoreSeptember’s Advo-KIT of the Month: Chantal!
Every month the KIT staff nominates and votes for one person who we feel stands out as an inclusion Advo-KIT. These nominees have not just hopped on board the inclusion train; they are shoveling the coal and blowing the whistle! This month we are recognizing Chantal Lane, from The New Children’s Museum in San Diego! Chantal…
Read MoreBusiness as a Form of Advocacy
Teddy Fitzmaurice, President of Teddy’s Ts, designs, paints, and sells his t-shirts and buttons promoting human rights and disability advocacy. Teddy, an entrepreneur with Down syndrome, is striving for independence and a self-directed life. The business helps Teddy be the independent person he wants to be. His micro-enterprise demonstrates how inclusion drives success. Teddy lives in his…
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