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!

Annual Report

2024

Read our 2024 Annual Report! Hear from our CEO about our mission, explore global and local impact, and get inspired by Purposeful Teens making a difference. Relive our events, learn about our new Inclusive STEPS Program, and read about the incredible impact our corporate partners, like Paul Hastings, Crowe, and R4 Capital, are making. Plus, don’t miss our special spotlight on Cole Massie. Dive in now and see how we’re making a lasting impact!

Circle of Belonging Campaign

Now thru December 31, 2024

As we close out our 27th year of service, we invite you to join our Circle of Belonging. Your gift, big or small, helps create inclusive playgrounds and educational programs that break down barriers for children and adults of all abilities. Make a year-end gift before December 31, 2024, and together, we’ll build communities of respect, dignity, and inclusion worldwide. Join us in spreading the power of belonging—donate today and be part of something transformative!

Heart to Heart Gala

Saturday, February 15, 2025

Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Heart to Heart Gala! Celebrate inclusion, dignity, and social equity for children with disabilities. Enjoy a red carpet reception, silent auction, wine pull, hors d’oeuvres, and a hosted bar, followed by a three-course dinner, awards program, live auction, and dancing. We’re proud to honor Chelsie Hill, Founder/CEO of the Rollettes. Funds raised will support our education programs—let’s make a difference together!

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

EXPLORE

Our Community

PLAYANTHROPISTS®

Trusted Partners Worldwide