PLAY

Play is the birthright
of every child.

EDUCATE

Inclusion in schools
changes lives.

ADVOCATE

Transforming our world
through global advocacy.

Innovative Leaders in Inclusive Play and Education Since 1998

Children with disabilities frequently face exclusion from play, peer interactions, and social networks, leading to detrimental effects on their life trajectories.  In response to this critical need, Inclusion Matters has spent a quarter century ensuring that no child is left on the sidelines of play.  Through collaborative partnerships across five continents, this life-altering mission is leveling the playing field between children with disabilities and their peers for millions of children throughout the world.

 

Our Mission

Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration is dedicated to creating play, dignity, and social connection for children with disabilities through inclusive playgrounds and education programs that unite children of all abilities worldwide.

OUR EVENTS

BE INCLUDED!

My PlayClub: Arctic Adventures

Saturday, December 6, 2025

Experience the Holidays at Aidan’s Place in Westwood with a fun playdate featuring holiday cookie decorating and festive card making! This free event, sponsored by FOX ABLE, brings children of ALL abilities together to play on our inclusive playground, enjoy face painting, temporary tattoos, fun treats, and more in a festive setting. Volunteers from FOX Sports will be there to support our elves and snow pals for this joyful celebration of play and inclusion!

Inclusive Schools Week

December 8 – 12, 2025

Celebrate Inclusive Schools Week with schools across Los Angeles honoring children of all abilities. This year’s theme, “Children First,” invites your school to create activities that promote belonging, respect, and inclusion. Start an inclusion committee, share stories about feeling included, or host discussions on inclusive education. Help every child feel seen, heard, and valued. Be part of the movement and show your school’s commitment to true inclusion!

The Roaring Inclusion Gala

Saturday, February 21, 2026

The Roaring Inclusion Gala at the Taglyan Complex invites you to a glamorous 1920s-inspired evening celebrating inclusion. Enjoy a red-carpet welcome, cocktails, silent auction, wine and spirits pull, and a hosted bar before an elegant dinner, awards, live auction, entertainment, and dancing. Your support fuels inclusive playgrounds and education programs and outreach efforts so every child can experience the joy and connection of play.

THANK YOU

Thank you to Edutopia, our education media partner, for bringing
Together, We Are Able to 12 million viewers worldwide!!

Playanthropists®
Investors in Inclusion!


Playanthropists are financial investors in inclusion!  They help determine how fast and how far we can go in spreading this important mission to communities throughout the world. Playanthropists understand the importance of sustainable investments, ensuring that play, dignity and social connection will be provided to children and their families through meaningful and long-term strategies.  For more information on how you can become a Playanthropist, please contact Tiffany Harris – tiffany@inclusionmatters.org

OUR UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS COMMITMENT

Inclusion Changes the World

Our Global Impact

80

PLAYGROUNDS
OPEN TO DATE

67

COUNTRIES RECEIVED
EDUCATION CURRICULUM

55000

CHILDREN DIRECTLY SERVED
THROUGH OUR ED PROGRAM

1000000

ANNUAL
PLAYGROUND VISITORS

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Our Community

PLAYANTHROPISTS®

Trusted Partners Worldwide