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 equity for children with disabilities through inclusive playgrounds and education programs that unite children of all abilities worldwide.

OUR EVENTS

BE INCLUDED!

Inclusive Schools Week

December 2, 2024 – December 6, 2024

Inclusive Schools Week 2024 is coming up from December 2nd – 6th. Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration, in partnership with LAUSD, is here to support your school in celebrating and fostering inclusivity! This week is a wonderful opportunity to build a culture of belonging, where students of all abilities are recognized, included, and valued. The theme this year is Every Voice Matters and we agree! Sign up your school to become more inclusive today!

Giving Tuesday

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

This #GivingTuesday on December 3, 2024, consider supporting Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration to help create inclusive playgrounds for children with disabilities. Your generosity ensures that all kids can experience the joy of play and fosters communities of acceptance. Plus, every donation will be matched by The Schon Family Foundation, doubling your impact and making your contribution even more powerful!

My PlayClub: Westwood Wonderland

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Join us for our holiday-themed play day on Saturday, December 7th at Aidan’s Place at the Westwood Rec Center. Harvard-Westlake’s Cadence for a Cause orchestra will be performing holiday tunes. Chelsea Cong Kim will read her book, Carol the Carrot Bowls for the Salad Bowl. And Step by Step will have special activities! There will be face painting, snacks, and cookie decorating! Thanks to Fox ABLE Group for sponsoring this event!

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 equity 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 – [email protected]

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