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Summer Camp Means Fun for All: How to Create a More Inclusive Camp
The sun is high and school is out. The most fun season of the year is finally here! And you know what that means: it’s camp season, too. As you begin planning the programming and activities that will make your summer camp successful, we invite you to consider disability inclusion as a top priority. Defining…
Read MoreChildren’s Mental Health Awareness | How to Help
Respecting National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week – May 1st – May 7th Helping kids embrace the fun of childhood is at the heart of what we do, but we know that’s easier said than done. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and on May 7th, we focus on how mental health impacts kids…
Read MoreMonth of the Military Child: Heather Wojciuch, Inclusion Support Center Manager
April is the Month of the Military Child and as April comes to an end, we want to share another personal spotlight on Heather Wojciuch, KIT’s Inclusion Support Center Manager. Heather was driven to be an inclusion champion by her 15+ years of experience working in military child and youth programs and her desire to…
Read MoreSummer Camp Inclusivity Training for Directors & Staff | KIT
Ready, Set, Summer is Here! The summer camp staff training program that takes less than 3 hours to enable memories that last a lifetime. Have you heard about Ready, Set, Summer yet? It’s our on-demand webinar series featuring facilitator guides and action plans created especially for camp leaders looking to advance their inclusivity this summer. …
Read MoreMonth of the Military Child: Greg Johnson, Professional Development Lead, Education & Training Specialist
April is the Month of the Military Child and we want to recognize the resilience of the children and youth of our service members. We’re proud to offer support to our military children’s educators to help create and sustain inclusive practices for all. We would also like to share a personal KIT Spotlight on Greg…
Read MoreKIT Spotlight: Trailblazer, Adaptive Athlete, and Barrier Breaker, Vasu Sojitra
April is National Limb Loss & Limb Difference Awareness Month. Created by the Amputee Coalition, “Your Ordinary is Extraordinary” is their way of inviting people living with limb loss to share their individual stories and bring to light their unique experiences during this momentous month. In keeping with the campaign, KIT is shining a bright…
Read MoreCelebrate National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with KIT
Welcome to March! Did you know that March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month? It’s a wonderful opportunity to focus on the great things our schools, communities, and families can accomplish when kids of all abilities play together, work together, and participate in all facets of daily life. More importantly, it’s an apt time to…
Read MoreDemystifying Disability Read Along
Fall is my favorite season, and I’m feeling excited about cooler weather, holidays, new novels by my favorite authors, and our KIT Demystifying Disability Read-Along! I hope you plan to join us in reading Emily Ladau’s brand new and very approachable guide to all things disability. Our staff and BOD members are starting today, Tuesday,…
Read MoreKIT Spotlight – Laverne Cox
I first saw Laverne Cox in an episode of Law & Order: SVU. And from then on, it seems as though I’ve seen her everywhere! And maybe I have… She has broken barriers in her roles, served as a role model for youth, and truly a trailblazer in the transgender community.
Read MoreANNOUNCING THE NEW KIT ACADEMY!
On Thursday, April 1, 2021, the KIT Online Learning Center you have used to access our best-in-class disability inclusion and behavior support training, becomes KIT Academy with a fresh, more-modern look and exciting new features. KIT Academy is user-friendly, intuitive, and easier to search for and enroll in courses you are interested in. It also…
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