We work to make the inclusion of children with disabilities
the EXPECTATION, not the exception.
All too often, children with disabilities and their families find their recreational and social options extremely limited or segregated to special programming. The National Inclusion Project works to bridge this gap by providing recreational programs and community organizations the tools and training they need to serve ALL children in their communities.
Our mission is to make sure no child has to sit on the sidelines, and that children of all abilities have the chance to play, laugh, and learn TOGETHER.
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Join our Power of Play On-Demand Virtual Conference and get ready to LEARN, ADAPT and INCLUDE! Asynchronous online sessions provide participants with the strategies, resources, and best practices needed to make inclusion possible across all settings, in all activities, for children with and without disabilities.
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WE CO-AUTHORED A NEW BOOK!
Best Practices for Inclusive Camps is written by practitioners for practitioners. It provides a distinctively practical take on the inclusion of youth with and without disabilities at camp, based on our “Standards for Inclusive Recreation.”
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Inclusion Benefits Everyone
20%
1 in 5 people in the United States has a disability.
38%
Due to factors such as social isolation and barriers to exercise, obesity rates for children with disabilities are approximately 38% higher than for children without disabilities
Center for Disease Control & Abilitypath
85%
85% of children participating in NIP Trained programs showed improvement in social skills, motor development and self-esteem
83%
Of children with disabilities made new friends in an NIP trained program
You Can Make A Difference
Inclusion means EVERYBODY. That’s why we can't do what we do without YOU. Whether you choose to donate your time, your voice, or your money, your dedication and support are what help us make this vision of inclusion a reality.
Advocates & Families
Families, friends, and advocates of children with disabilities are the first stop on the journey to full inclusion. Use these resources to learn what YOU can do to bring inclusion to your life and your community.
Learn MorePrograms & Professionals
From summer camps and after-school programs to museums and zoos, we are excited to partner with recreational organizations intentionally reaching out in their communities to include children with disabilities.
Learn MoreEverybody Participates Everybody Belongs
There are many ways to support our mission. One of them is through donating.
Whether it's a little or a lot, it all helps and it all matters!