The Inclusion Think Tank

Jul 08 2024 48 ep. 24 mins 2

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The Inclusion Think Tank Podcast is presented by New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education (NJCIE). This podcast features conversations with inclusive education experts and advocates to discuss the impact of inclusion in schools. It serves as a resource for educators, school administrators, and families who are seeking additional knowledge about topics related to inclusive education.

NJCIE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves parents and educators in New Jersey. Established in 1989 by professionals and parents, it is the only nonprofit organization in New Jersey with the sole focus on inclusive education and provides needed expertise to schools and educators on how to include students with disabilities into school communities and classrooms with dignity and equality. NJCIE supports inclusive education for all students as a fundamental civil right and views inclusion as a means to creating an equitable, socially just democratic society.

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Episode 47: Inclusion, in the Classroom, and Beyond

Pamela Donovan, the founder, President, and CEO of the board of Ethan and the Bean, discusses how their organization collaborates with local schools and businesses to create an inclusive work environment outside of the classroom for students with disabilities.

Episode 46: A Parent's Perspective on Inclusion, Part 2

Today I continue my conversation with Anjali, a parent advocate. As we conclude our discussion, Anjali shares what message she would like all educators and school districts to know about autism.

Episode 45: A Parent's Perspective on Inclusion, Part 1

TranscriptArthur: This is the Inclusion Think Tank podcast brought to you by New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education, where we talk about inclusive education, why it works, and how to make it happen. This is part 1 of my conversation with Anjali. Anjali is a parent of two children who were diagnosed with Autism and Fragile X Syndrome. She shares what their family’s journey h

Episode 44: The Benefits of Inclusive Education, Part 2

Arthur continues his conversation with Arvin. Arvin shares how he can adapt his dance classes to be accessible and inclusive for his disabled students.

Episode 43: The Benefits of Inclusive Education, Part 1

On today’s episode, I welcome my guest Arvin Arjona, a fine arts teacher of dance. This is part one of our conversation where Arvin shares what inclusive education means to him, and the benefit that inclusive education can have on all students.

Episode 42: The Possibility of Inclusion: Part 2

On today’s episode, I welcome Vikas back for part 2 of our conversation. Vikas is a parent advocate, and as we continue our conversation Vikas shares what advice he has for schools and for parents who are on this inclusive education Journey.

Episode 41: The Possibility of Inclusion

This is Part 1 of my conversation with Vikas, a parent advocate who shares his family’s story of working toward inclusion in his daughter’s school district.

Episode 40: A Family's Journey to Inclusion, Part 2

This is part two of Arthur's conversation with Maureen from IncludeNJ and a parent who is advocating for her child to be included in the classroom. Listen to find out what advice our guest has for districts and other parents who are working toward a more inclusive environment for their students.

Episode 39: A Family's Journey to Inclusion

TranscriptArthur: This is the Inclusion Think Tank Podcast brought to you by New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education, where we talk about inclusive education, why it works, and how to make it happen. Join me today as I welcome Maureen from IncludeNJ and a parent advocate who shares her family’s experience of what inclusive education looks like in two different states where t

Episode 38: Creating Adaptive Physical Education Spaces

Transcript Arthur: This is the Inclusion Think Tank Podcast, brought to you by New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education, where we talk about inclusive education, why it works, and how to make it happen. On Today’s Episode, I welcome my guest Lauren Tyndrof. Lauren is an Inclusion Facilitator with NJCIE. Today, we talk about how physical educati