Making connections: Giving young children what they need to succeed
Connections Model helps get kids to an emotionally regulated, engaged state before any kind of teaching begins.
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Northwest Center has led inclusion efforts since 1965: our founders wrote the first laws guaranteeing all children an education. Our therapy, education, and employment services for people with disabilities maximize potential and create diverse schools and workplaces that benefit everyone.
How inclusive early learning benefits children, families, communities and the workforce
In an inclusive classroom, children with physical and developmental differences learn and play side-by-side with typically developing children.
50 years after Education for All, what’s next for inclusive education?
May 25 marked a civil rights milestone: the 50th anniversary of Washington State House Bill 90 – Education for All.
Can disability inclusion strengthen your workforce?
Only about one-third of working-age persons with disabilities are employed, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Inclusive strategies create space for all kids in early learning
It’s critical for teachers to spot developmental delays, adapt to special health care needs, and begin to bridge social-emotional gaps.
Disability inclusion in the workplace creates opportunities for all
The goal is moving beyond diversity hiring to creating a culture of inclusion in the workplace.
Children’s development can’t wait: Early intervention is critical
With COVID-19 keeping more children home from well-child visits or child care, there’s a risk red flags are being missed.
For people with disabilities, COVID-19 challenges are a lot like daily life
This glimpse into what life is like for many people with disabilities is a chance to use that knowledge to work toward creating a society...