I recently returned from a great trip to North Carolina.I had the pleasure of visiting several branches of the YMCA of the Triangle.The YMCA of the Triangle located in RaleighNorth Carolina is one of KIT’s national affiliates. My guides through the YMCA of the Triangle were Yo and Marco two of North Carolina’s finest gentlemen; they are both associate executive directors for YMCA branches.My guides showed me the in’s and out’s of YMCA facilities and programming, highlighting summer camps and after school programs all of which are inclusive. Along the way on our two day tour I was able to meet the real stars of inclusion the young vibrant staff that stand out in my mind as the frontline heroes of our philosophy.The tireless job (and it is because I’ve done it) of being with kids 8 hours a day educating and entertaining and maintaining an inclusive environment is made to seem effortless by these frontline heroes.I really enjoyed thinking back to my summer camp days and the great stories I had about the wonderful people I worked with and those I supported.
Inclusion is such a passion for me and when I see the champion in others to promote it, I get all fired up!
A very special Thank You to my hosts, and true gentlemen, Yo and Marco.Thanks for the tour, the food, and especially the air-conditioning.
Also cheers to my buddies Janet and Anna for hanging with me during my stay always good to travel and see friends.
It is my passionate belief that children with disabilities should be welcomed and accommodated in the typical activities of childhood- whether it be summer camp, swimming lessons, the soccer team, drama club or tai kwan do. I am the Executive Director of the National Training Center on Inclusion at Kids Included Together, where I lead a team of talented and dedicated professionals who travel the world teaching people the power of inclusion. Learn more at kitonline.org.
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