Moving beyond Inclusion to Belonging

Toby Long () and Jennifer Guo
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Toby Long: Center for Child and Human Development, Georgetown University, 2115 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Jennifer Guo: Center for Child and Human Development, Georgetown University, 2115 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA

IJERPH, 2023, vol. 20, issue 20, 1-10

Abstract: This paper explores the concepts of inclusion, participation, and belonging in the context of development for children with disabilities. The importance of creating an environment that embraces diversity, encourages active engagement, and nurtures a sense of belonging for children is discussed. The authors provide insights into the benefits of inclusive practices, strategies to enhance participation, and methods to foster a sense of belonging in children with disabilities. The authors argue that service providers and service systems must move beyond fostering social inclusion and inclusive education, although emphasized globally, and focus on promoting participation and ultimately belonging to ensure that children with disabilities are full members of their communities.

Keywords: children with disabilities; inclusion; participation; belonging (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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