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Welcome to Roots of Inclusion.

Exploring the intersections of systems with the goal of providing connection and collaboration.

Working at the Intersections

Roots of Inclusion works in the intersections of systems impacting youth to promote compassion, belonging and school and life success.​
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Land Acknowledgment
Roots of Inclusion works and resides on the traditional land of the Coast Salish Peoples.  It is important that we understand the longstanding history that has brought us to reside on this land and acknowledge and honor the Indigenous Peoples past and present.  We honor their connection to the region and recognize their struggles with systemic oppression.  
​We commit to care for the land and center equity at the core of our work.

Celebrating

30 Years of the

Americans with

Disabilities Act (ADA)


On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law to protect the civil rights of people with disabilities.

Roots of Inclusion joins in celebrating 30 Years of the ADA and honoring those who assured it was passed by sharing these resources with our community.
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Resources:
  • Governor Jay Inslee Proclaims July 27, 2020 Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day
  • ​ADA 30th Anniversary Celebrations in Washington State
  • ​The National Center for Learning Disabilities:  The 30th Mark - A Look at the History of the Americans with Disabilities Act
  • ​ADA Live:  History and the Future of Disability Rights:  A Conversation with Judy Heumann
FIND MORE RESOURCES CELEBRATING THE ADA
We will listen, we will examine, and we will act.  
 
Black Lives Matter.  We at Roots of Inclusion stand and act in solidarity to end systemic and institutionalized racism and to work for social justice.  We know that centering anti-racism is the only way to address the inequity and injustice that pervades our systems and ensure every person exists and thrives within the circle of human concern.  

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What we are reading

What we are watching

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  • So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

  • How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi​

  • Beyond Behaviors by Dr. Mona Delahooke
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  • Dare to Lead by Brene' Brown

  • If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face by Alan Alda
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  • HEARTS OF GLASS.  This documentary tells the story of how an innovative farm provides meaningful employment for people with developmental disabilities.  Check here for when it is playing in your area.
  • CRIP CAMP. A DISABILITY REVOLUTION is a 2020 American documentary film that was directed and produced by Nicole Newnham and James LeBrecht.  The film tells the story of teens with disabilities who met at Camp Jened and what followed.
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Resources and Connections during Coronavirus Response 

At this time of uncertainty as schools are closed and we are necessarily more isolated
socially to address coronavirus, we at Roots of Inclusion are committed to providing
​our​ community with information and resources.  Together we will get through this time.
LIBARY OF RESOURCES
We are sharing community and education information and resources.

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Click here to go our our Resources Page.
SPECIAL EDUCATION Q&A
Roots of Inclusion is partnering with other education organizations to answer your questions.

Go to our Q&A Page to ask your questions

Get up to date information about the coronavirus and COVID-19
at the Washington State Department of Health website.

UPCOMING EVENTS


Sharing information about our events and others in the community.
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INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY

Learn about the
SEL for Washington Project


Learn about the
Investing in the Student Potential Coalition


Community Voice

Your Questions Answered
Ask your Special Education Questions and get answers from experts + FAQ's

Community Action

The One in Five Project: Disability and History Pride Project
Find information on the Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO) Website
Read the Call to Action related to the Washington State Legislative Session
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RESOURCES FOR YOU

OSPI Question & Answer (July 2020)
  • Provision of Services to Students with Disabilities During COVID-19 in Summer and Fall 2020 
OSPI Guidance for Special Education
  • Supporting Inclusionary Practices during School Facility Closure
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
  • COVID-19 Q&A
U.S. Department of Education
  • QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON PROVIDING SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES DURING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 OUTBREAK
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  • OCR Issues Bulletin on Civil Rights Laws and HIPAA Flexibilities That Apply During the COVID-19 Emergency
​Coronavirus Accommodations Spreadsheet
  • "Digital paper trail: covid19 accommodations. Cait S. Kirby, 2020."
​Center to Improve Social and Emotional Learning and School Safety
  • COVID-19 Support Resources
United States Department of Education - March 21, 2020
  • Supplemental Fact Sheet - Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Preschool, Elementary and Secondary Schools While Serving Children with Disabilities
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
  • Provision of Services to Students with Disabilities During School Closures for COVID-19

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​Bellevue, WA.  98008
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Disclaimer:  Our website contains links to external websites, documents and publications.  These links are provided in an effort to share access to research and materials that are related to the work of Roots of Inclusion and are provided for informational purposes only.  Links to other websites and publications do not imply a recommendation for all of the content found on these sites but rather an opportunity to learn about the complexities of issues.  
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