Advocacy for Inclusion

"providing individual and systemic advocacy to improve life for people who have a disability"

Information Sheet

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What is Inclusion?

• Inclusion is the full participation of a person who has a disability in the community.
• Inclusion is providing people who have a disability the same opportunities and access to services that are available to others in society.
• Inclusion is the recognition of people who have a disability as valued members of the community.

What is Inclusive Education?

• Inclusive Education is the full enrolment of children who have a disability in a mainstream class at their local or chosen school with the appropriate support networks.
• Inclusive Education enables children who have a disability the opportunity to participate in the same social, sporting and academic opportunities as other children in their school.
• Inclusive Education is the recognition of children who have a disability as valued members of the school community.

Source: One of the Kids. Disability Council of NSW, 1998.
Available at www.discoun.nsw.gov.au/publications

Do you need more information or can we assist you?
Please contact Advocacy for Inclusion on 6286 9422

"working with people who have a disability, families, friends and others for a more inclusive society"