KIDS INCLUDED TOGETHER SAN DIEGO INC

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Phone: 858-225-5680

2820 Roosevelt Rd.
Ste. 202
San Diego
California 92106
USA
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Target demographics: Children with and without disabilities ages 1-18 in recreation, child development and youth enrichment programs that occur in out-of-school time. Empowering the staff at these organizations to include children of all abilities throughout their programs.

Direct beneficiaries per year: In San Diego County our affiliate sites impact the lives of over 8,000 children with disabilities.

Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: Volunteer at KIT’s National Conference, the Over The Edge event or in the office. Event activities are varied, office volunteering involves general office work, grant research or event prep.

Geographic areas served: San Diego County, California, the US and international

Mission:

KIT believes that all persons have a right to belong and should be recognized and valued, regardless of differences in ability. KIT is committed to developing the capacity of individuals and organizations to embrace inclusion. To that end, KIT supports recreational, child and youth development organizations that include children with and without disabilities. Our goals are to enrich the lives of all who participate and to increase understanding and acceptance of disabilities as a natural part of life.

Results:

Since 1997, KIT has facilitated the inclusion of over 15,500 children with disabilities through KIT affiliated sites. KIT has trained over 22,000 youth and child development professionals on the best practices of inclusion.

We do not track the number of children served by the agencies we work with outside of San Diego County, but the impact of creating inclusive environments is just as powerful in communities across the country.

KIT received its IACET (International Association for Continuing Education & Training) certification in 2010, making it eligible to offer Continuing Education Units for its workshops.

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charlotte11

09/23/10

I am an average citizen. It wasn't until I learned of KIT by supporting my boss, a board member, that I learned of their mission and what they do in the community. It has helped me to have a broader view of the kids in my son's school, the children I encounter in the community and the awesome kid ... more »

blt

09/06/10

For many years, I've had a great passion for working with groups aiding children, yet when I joined KIT's Board I found myself confronted with the reality that my perception of children with disabilities was off. Children with challenges are not disabled; rather, they have different levels of ... more »

rwardlow

09/06/10

As an elementary school principal I saw the daily struggle that children with special needs often experienced trying to fit into a school environment. Well meaning adults were not always equipped with the right strategies, language and resources to meet the needs of the children and to support ... more »

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