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Inclusive Community
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Benefits of Inclusion to the Community
- More diversity in everyone’s relationships.
- The cost of supporting people decreases when persons served do not have to rely on paid professionals.
- People with disabilities can pay taxes if they have a job.
- People with disabilities can share their gifts and talents with the community.
- Community members will learn about the unique perspective people with disabilities have to contribute to the community experience.
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How to Create an Inclusive Environment
- Conduct outreach
- Provide training and technical assistance
- Removing barriers
- Developing coalitions
- Keep policy and lawmakers informed about disabilities related issues.
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References & Resources
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdhhs/Relationship_NCI_report_final_524049_7.pdf
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdhhs/Relationship_NCI_report_final_524049_7.pdf
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/disability-strategies.html
https://www.aahd.us/initiatives/commit-to-inclusion/
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/disability-inclusion.html