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Creating social inclusion for children with disabilities through the vehicle of inclusive playgrounds and programs.

Creating play, dignity and social connection for children with disabilities through inclusive playgrounds and education programs that unite children of all abilities.

10/29/2026

Accessibility Gets You There. Inclusion Lets You Play.

An accessible pathway is important. But what happens when a child reaches the playground?

Can they join the fun? Can they explore equipment that meets their abilities? Is there somewhere to retreat when the playground becomes overwhelming? Are there opportunities to connect with other children?

True inclusive design considers the whole child—not just physical mobility, but sensory, cognitive, emotional, and social needs, too.

At Inclusion Matters by Shane's Inspiration, we've spent nearly 30 years championing playgrounds that offer different ways to participate, because no two children experience play in exactly the same way.

Getting onto the playground is just the beginning. Being part of the play is what really matters.

10/28/2026

Every BOO-dy Has a Voice!

At Saturday's My PlayClub: Goblin Gathering sponsored by Universal Studios Hollywood, we brought a little civic engagement to the playground with our very own Kids' Polling Place!

Inspired by LA2050's Party at the Polls initiative, this fun, nonpartisan activity gave children of ALL abilities the opportunity to cast their votes for their favorite Halloween treats, playground equipment, and dance party song!

With accessible ballots and different ways to participate, every child had the opportunity to make their choice and have their voice heard.

A very special thank you to the LA City Clerk's Office for setting up real voting booths at just the right height for our young voters! Their team also hosted an information table, providing valuable voter resources and election information to our adult participants. We are so grateful for their partnership in making this experience both fun and meaningful for the whole family!

Because inclusion means more than being invited to participate. It means having a voice, making choices, and knowing your opinion matters!

Thank you to all the families who joined us in celebrating the importance of every voice and the privilege of voting!

10/27/2026

Huge thank you to the LA City Clerk's office for coming out to My PlayClub: Goblin Gathering on Saturday to talk with our families about voting - and for providing voting privacy screens for our kids to get an authentic feel of the voting process! What fun!

10/26/2026

We’re excited to be part of the 2026 Inclusion Done Right! Conference at Stony Brook University in Long Island, NY on November 6!

Our CEO/Co-Founder, Tiffany Harris, will deliver the keynote address, “The Transformative Power of Inclusive Play,” while our Education Program Manager, Blanca Villareal, will lead a breakout session focused on our early childhood education program, Inclusive Steps, and the importance of inclusion in early childhood. (earlychildhood.inclusionmatters.org/steps)

We look forward to connecting with educators, advocates, and community leaders who share our commitment to creating a world where everyone belongs!

Learn more and register for free at healthprofessions.stonybrookmedicine.edu/cce/IDR26. Registration deadline is November 1, 2026.

Those interested in Certificates of Attendance/Continuing Education Units (CEUs) can pay $50 for 5 contact hours/.5 CEUs.

10/23/2026

Calling all little ghosts and goblins! It's your LAST CHANCE to RSVP for My PlayClub: Goblin Gathering sponsored by Universal Studios Hollywood!

Join us TOMORROW for a FREE, spooktacular Halloween playdate for children of ALL abilities! Wear your costumes!

Saturday, October 24, 2026
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Solano Canyon Playground at Elysian Park
835 Academy Drive, Los Angeles

RSVP NOW: inclusionmatters.org/my-playclub

10/23/2026

Once upon a time, nearly 700 participants came together for a magical morning celebrating inclusion!

Our 29th Annual Once Upon a Run, Walk & Roll, presented by Wells Fargo, brought our community together at Shane’s Inspiration Playground in Griffith Park on September 27, 2026, for a storybook adventure filled with fun, friendship, and the power of inclusive play!

Thanks to our incredible sponsors, Team Captains, supporters, and nearly 200 volunteers, we exceeded our fundraising goal and raised a record-breaking $187,678! These funds support our free educational and community outreach programs, bringing children of ALL abilities together through PLAY!

Relive the magic in our special event recap video and see why this year's Run, Walk & Roll was truly one for the storybooks!

Special thanks to Kevin Sizemore and his talented team at GKg Productions for producing this wonderful video and capturing the magic of the day!

SAVE THE DATE! Our 30th Annual Run, Walk & Roll: Game On! is coming Sunday, September 12, 2027, as we celebrate 30 Years of Changing the Game for Inclusion!

Thank you for being part of our story. We couldn't have asked for a happier ending!

Learn more:inclusionmatters.org

10/23/2026

📷 Run, Walk & Roll Photos by West Coast University Department of Graduate Studies

10/23/2026

📷 Run, Walk & Roll Photos by Leah Caballero, Notre Dame High School Teens for Social Inclusion

10/23/2026

📷 Run, Walk & Roll Photos by Marci Moran

Address

15213 Burbank Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
91411

Telephone

+18189885676

Website

http://www.inclusionmatters.org/

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