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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.

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

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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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SOCIAL JUSTICE RESOURCES

What we are reading

What we are watching

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

Dare to Lead by Brene' Brown

If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face by Alan Alda

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.

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.