Parents for Inclusion

Parents helping parents so their disabled children can learn, make friends and have a voice in ordinary schools and throughout life.

Parents for Inclusion is a network of parents of disabled children and children with 'special needs'. In our families and as an organisation we have worked together with disabled people to build inclusive communities in ordinary life, where all people are truly welcome.

We are a national charity, and started in 1984 as Parents in Partnership. Our experiences have led us to develop the following 'tools' for parents. Most importantly, we work closely with disabled adults, to bring their understanding and experience to parents, so that parents can become real allies to their disabled children.

We provide:

Helpline; Training; Groups in schools; Representing parents; Links with the inclusion movement.

Parents for Inclusion:

Places the child's views and wishes at the centre of action; Fully supports, and promotes the Social Model of Disability; Works together with disabled people as equals - as partners, colleagues, in relationships and friendships; Creates allies amongst disabled people, parents, and professionals; Creates allies for disabled young people; Empowers parents; Doesn't blame individuals but takes action for change; Believes in Inclusion Now - because all means all.