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!

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.

My PlayClub: All Abilities Space Jam

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Blast off for My PlayClub: All Abilities Space Jam at Rocket’s Universe at North Weddington Park in Studio City! Join us for this free space-themed playdate featuring crafts, face painting, temporary tattoos, snacks, buddies, and plenty of play at our accessible playground! Children of ALL abilities are welcome. Valley Beth Shalom Early Childhood Center is sponsoring, and Disney VoluntEARS will be there as buddies and help with activities!

Swing for Inclusion Golf Challenge

Monday, May 18, 2026

Join us for some groovy fun on the green at Angeles National Golf Club on Monday, May 18, 2026, for an unforgettable day of golf! Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration proudly presents our 12th Annual Swing for Inclusion Charity Golf Challenge—bringing together golfers of ALL abilities to enjoy a fun 60s-themed tournament, delicious refreshments, lively contests, and plenty of camaraderie in a far-out celebration of inclusion and giving back!

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

EXPLORE

Our Community

PLAYANTHROPISTS®

Trusted Partners Worldwide