EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY
In addition to our year-round fundraising and awareness efforts, National Inclusion Project puts on four main events annually.
Founders' Gala
With new honorees each year and a full concert by our founder, Clay Aiken, the Gala is a weekend of friends, fun and celebration!
Power of Play Conference
A one-of-a-kind inclusion conference complete with professional development, personal connection, and plenty of play.
Dancing like the Stars
Come see the who's who of NC show off their best moves and dance their hearts out to raise money for inclusion.
Face Your Fears Challenge
Join the annual FYF Challenge and find out what you're made of! Oh, and raise awareness for inclusion while doing it!
WHAT'S NIP UP TO
Read the latest issue of The Voice, our e-newsletter, to be in-the-know on all things Inclusion Project.
PUBLISHED WORK
Published Articles
- Best Practices in Inclusive Camping - American Camp Association Camping Magazine, March 2019, Gary N. Siperstein, PhD; Emily D. McDowell; Stuart J. Schleien, PhD; John Dattilo, PhD; Martin E. Block, PhD; Mark Spolidoro; Jessie Bari, MS; and Aron Hall
- The Expectation of Inclusion – Philanthropy Journal, NCSU – authored by Aron Hall, Director of Programs at the National Inclusion Project
- Looking Behind and Beyond the Screen – 2015 April issue of Exceptional Parent (EP) Magazine – authored by Dr. Stephen Corbin, former Sr. VP with Special Olympics and Sr. Advisor to the National Inclusion Project
- The Power of the Inclusive Camp Experience – 2013 Jan/Feb issue, ACA Camping Magazine – co-authored by Aron Hall, Director of Programs of the National Inclusion Project
- Let’s ALL Play: Helping to Make Inclusion in Summer Camps a Success – 2009 Nov/Dec issue, ACA Camping Magazine – co-authored by Kristy Barnes, former Director of Marketing & Operations of the National Inclusion Project
Everybody 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!