Understanding inclusion in child care and youth programs
Research Report:
Research Report
Executive SummaryAPA Citation:
Gregg, K., Golembiewski, K., O’Neal, C. W., Farnsworth, M., & Lucier-Greer, M. (2018). Understanding Inclusion in Child Care and Youth Programs. Auburn, AL: Military REACH.
Abstract Created by REACH:
The Office of Special Needs and Child & Youth Programs (OSN/C&YP) requested a comprehensive literature review to (1) understand and define inclusion in the child care and youth program environments and (2) identify resources that enhance inclusive practices. An emphasis was placed on understanding related laws, reviewing case law, and identifying resources that can aid in the integration of inclusive practices within child care and youth programs.
Focus:
Children
Programming
Mental health
Physical health
Youth
Subject Affiliation:
Civilian
Other
Population:
Childhood (birth - 12 yrs)
Preschool age (2 -5 yrs)
School age (6 - 12 yrs)
Adolescence (13 - 17 yrs)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Methodology:
Review of Literature
Authors:
Gregg, Katy, Golembiewski, Kevin, O'Neal, Catherine Walker, Farnsworth, Meredith, Lucier-Greer, Mallory
Publisher/Sponsoring Organization:
Military REACH
Publication Type:
REACH Publication
Author Affiliation:
Child and Family Development School of Human Ecology, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Georgia Southern University, KG
Associate, Berney & Sang, KG
Department of Human Development and Family Science, University of Georgia, CWO
Department of Human Development and Family Science, University of Georgia, MF
Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Auburn University, MLG
Keywords:
Office of Special Needs and Child and Youth Programs, inclusion, access, participation, supports, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), accommodations, staff training, child and youth programs
Location:
Auburn University
REACH Publication Type:
Research Report
Sponsors:
This product was developed as a result of a partnership funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) between the DoD’s Office of Military Family Readiness Policy and the U.S. Department of Agriculture/National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA/NIFA) through a grant/cooperative agreement with Auburn University. USDA/NIFA Award No. 2017-48710-27339, Principal Investigator, Mallory Lucier-Greer.