Inclusion in Out-of-School Time Programs
The Inclusion Network provides an email group for members to communicate ideas, latest trends, resources or ask questions and create partnerships. You can join this group by using the subscription box below or by going to http://groups.google.com/group/bostnetinclusion |
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Inclusion Referral and Resource Network
This network provides the Out-of-School Time community with access to information on disability resources. Out-of-School Time program staff and others serving children and youth may use the Inclusion Referral and Resource Network to find appropriate resources for families with children with disabilities or joing in online discussions through Google Groups.
MAPS and DIRECTORIES: Locating Inclusion Resources in your neighborhood
- Boston Out-of-School Time Programs with a Priority of serving Disabilities (Map and Directory)
Find a program that offers specialized services to children with disabilities - Boston Disability Resource Organizations (Map and Directory)
Find disability resources in your neighborhood through a map- Boston Disability Resource Organizations: By Disability (Map and Directory)
Find a disability resource based on th specific disability a child has
Interactive Map - Boston Disability Resource Organizations: By Disability (Interactive Map and Directory)
Find a disability resource based on th specific disability a child has
- Wheelchair Accessible Out--of-School Time Programs
View wheelchair accessibility information in neighborhoods
Literacy and Inclusion
Homework is a reality of after school and before school programming. With more and more emphasis on achievement gaps, schools and parents are putting greater emphasis on homework, which in turn means that many parents are looking to after shcool as the place for youth to finish their homework and supplement their in school education. The reality that many after schools are facing is that with kids from many different schools, grades, and abilities, it is difficult to meet the demands of homework, especially when there are youth that have learning difficulties.
The Literacy and Inclusion section of the Inclusion website is meant to share tools that can help homework time become successful for all kids, regardless of their abilities. Below are some tools from recent roundtables and also from other sources. If you have a specific activity or tool that you would like to add to this page please email info@bostnet.org We will be happy to review the tool and post it on our website.
Tips and Tools
Resources:
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Arts and Inclusion
The purpose of the Arts Inclusion group is to allow professionals who are connected and/or care about after school, the arts, and the inclusion of youth with all abilities in after school programming, to share ideas, communication success and challenges, and to learn about resources and opportunities that can enhance arts programming in after school for youth with and without disabilities.TIPS AND TOOLS:
RESOURCES:
Other resources for Arts and Inclusion:
Boston Institute for Arts Therapy
Sports and Inclusion
There is no denying that obesity, including child obesity is on the rise. In addition, study after study shows the great benefits of physical activity and it's lasting impact on youth when they start early. For most youth access to sports and physical activity is through the after school programs. But for youth with disabilities, there is limited opportunities for getting involved in sport and recreational opportunties in after school. The Sports and Inclusion section tries to provide resources to after school programs and opportunities for staff development. Please use the Inclusion Google Group to post ideas and opportunities. We will then post these on our website.
Tips and Tools:
Sports for All: Resources for Inclusive Sports --NEW!
