Support and Inclusion for Youth with Disabilities

Through FIRST® programs, many students find a place they belong, a place they can be themselves and a place where they are supported. One of our Core Values is inclusion, and youth with disabilities and/or receiving special education are among the vulnerable youth populations we serve through prioritized initiatives, grants, and other resources.   

As part of our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community for all our participants, we have partnered with leading organizations to create complimentary trainings on how you can inspire the youth voice, create a sense of belonging, and more. In collaboration with KIT (Kids Included Together), FIRST offers a variety of webinar trainings for coaches and mentors to develop a better understanding of some of the challenges youth with disabilities face, and how to create a more welcoming and comfortable environment for everyone on their FIRST teams. Please find several resources related to disability inclusion below: 

I Can Be Inclusive Too e-Course: These interactive Inclusion tools will help you feel confident in understanding inclusion, creating accommodations, supporting and responding positively to behavior challenges and creating supportive environments.  

 

For more information and information on disability inclusion, please visit the FIRST Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Trainings and Resources webpage.