What Does Truly Meaningful Inclusion Mean to You?
Do you feel a sense of belonging? Do you have the same opportunities as others, or do you face barriers? What does inclusion mean to you?
Guest Blogger
- Jul 20
- 2 min
Why I Created My Podcast, Exceeding Expectations
Award-winning motivational speaker and activist Kenneth Kelty shares why he created his podcast, Exceeding Expectations.
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Tim Villegas
- May 25
- 6 min
10 Ways to Flex Your Social Media Advocacy Skills
A version of this article was originally published on Noodle. Over a decade ago, I bit the bullet and created a Twitter account. I had no...
132 views
Kayla Kingston
- Apr 20
- 3 min
Making Sustainability Inclusive
It’s nearly Earth Day, our yearly reminder of how beautiful nature is and how important it is for us to take care of it. But sometimes it...
101 views
Tim Villegas
- Apr 13
- 1 min
5 Videos to Increase Autism Acceptance
Here at Think Inclusive, we are always thinking of new ways to help move inclusion forward. Below are five amazing videos we think you...
236 views
Guest Blogger
- Apr 6
- 3 min
Pause and Consider: Ableism and Autism
By Lauren Melissa Ellzey It would be hard to find an educator or in-school practitioner who doesn’t believe in the concept of inclusive...
871 views
Kayla Kingston
- Dec 8, 2021
- 3 min
Anyone Can Learn: 3 Things About Supporting Students with Disabilities I Learned from Remy the Rat
One of my all-time favorite Disney movies—a fan-favorite for many—is Ratatouille. For those of you who have never seen it before,...
871 views
Guest Blogger
- Nov 10, 2021
- 4 min
Self-Determination: More than Just a Set of Skills
By Charles Walters This article was originally published in MCIE's Inclusion Catalyst. Click here to get The Inclusion Catalyst. What do...
496 views
Kayla Kingston
- Oct 13, 2021
- 2 min
5 Ways to Move Beyond Down Syndrome Awareness
It’s Down Syndrome Awareness Month, so we’re bringing you some fast facts about Down syndrome: Down syndrome is a physical and...
176 views
Tim Villegas
- Aug 11, 2021
- 3 min
How to Find a School District's Least Restrictive Environment Percentage
How do you find what percentages of students with disabilities in your school district are included over 80% of the time in general...
1,862 views
Guest Blogger
- Jun 30, 2021
- 6 min
Journey to Inclusion for Reese
Jennifer Dillon describes the journey to inclusion for her daughter Reese who has Down syndrome.
261 views
Kayla Kingston
- May 24, 2021
- 3 min
Electric Shock Therapy Isn't a Solution; It's Torture
This blog post contains sensitive stories and triggering language about electric shock, torture, and abuse. When people think about...
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Kayla Kingston
- May 11, 2021
- 3 min
5 Ableist Phrases to Stop Using Immediately
Here are 5 ableist phrases you may have recently said that you should stop using right now.
1,369 views
Kayla Kingston
- Mar 16, 2021
- 3 min
The Truth Behind Georgia’s Medicaid Waivers: A Look at “6,000 Waiting”
For people with disabilities, being able to remain in the community after high school isn’t as easy as it should be. For many, lack of...
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Tim Villegas
- Feb 2, 2021
- 5 min
Report: COPAA Advocates to Outlaw Restraint and Seclusion Nationwide
Situated in a dank and dusty workroom with a few of my special education colleagues, we waited for our instructor. She was going to train...
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Kayla Kingston
- Dec 11, 2020
- 5 min
Disability Rights are Human Rights: Thoughts from Emily Ladau
A Brief History of Human Rights Here we are, nearing the end of the year, already in the middle of December. Which just so happens to be...
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Tim Villegas
- Dec 2, 2020
- 23 min
2020 TASH Conference Opening Plenary
On Dec. 2, 2020, Dr. Carol Quirk presented “Creating a Culture of Inclusion: Why it’s important and how to get started” at the 2020 TASH...
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Kayla Kingston
- Nov 25, 2020
- 3 min
11 Ways Inclusion Can Exist in a Virtual World
In a world that is now almost completely virtual, with schools and workplaces going remote for months on end, it can be difficult to take...
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Tim Villegas
- Oct 5, 2020
- 5 min
31 Reasons Why You Should Support Inclusive Education
Recently we asked our followers why they support inclusive education. We were blown away by the responses. [GIF Description] Dietrick...
124 views
Guest Blogger
- Sep 30, 2020
- 6 min
Stranded Starfish: Addressing the Systemic Segregation of Students with Disabilities
By Debbie Taub There is a well-known story of a person walking on a beach littered with starfish who sees someone else picking up...
1,562 views