—Kelly, speaking about the Boys & Girls Club she directs.“Kids with and without disabilities have formed new and lasting friendships…Creating an inclusive environment is teaching our children to embrace the diverse community in which we all live.” ”
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Children and their families should feel welcome from the minute they walk in your door, look at your website, or open your brochure. Some examples of ways to help create a welcoming environment:
- Assess your facility to ensure it is accessible. Remove barriers and make modifications that reflect inclusive practices.
- Ensure that children and adults with disabilities are represented in print and web material. Show photos of real-life inclusion.
- Have your website reviewed to ensure that it meets accessibility standards. http://webxact.watchfire.com/
- Provide marketing materials and application forms in alternative formats (such as Braille, large print, and on CD).
- Educate staff and volunteers about inclusion and make inclusion a part of all trainings.
Here are some sample marketing & recruitment tools to help you make your organization more welcoming.
| Torch Club Poster | Boys & Girls Clubs of America | poster | ||
| TechBridge Explore It After School: Technology and Science for Students with Visual Impairments | Chabot Space & Science Center: TechBridge | brochure | Link | |
| Our Program is Inclusive Brochure | Easter Seals: Full Participation in Recreation & Sports | tri-fold flyer | ||
| National Mentoring Month PSA | Partners for Youth with Disabilities | psa | video | Coming soon! |
| Inclusive Youth Programs Brochure | Wilderness Inquiry | tri-fold flyer | ||
| An organizational Self-Assessment | Mobility International | Link |