Inclusive Out-of-School Time

Posted by National Center on Health Physical Activity and Disability on December 01, 2014

The purpose of this article is to promote inclusion of youth with disabilities in after-school, expanded learning, and out-of-school time programs. For the purposes of this article, the term “include” and “inclusion” embodies the values, policies, and practices that support all youth, those both with and without disabilities, to participate in a broad range of out-of-school time activities.

Research has recognized that “High-quality afterschool, out-of-school time, and summer programs promote positive child and youth development, support in-school learning and facilitate the growth of a skilled workforce. Yet, millions of children, especially the neediest; including youth with disabilities, miss out on opportunities to be in a safe, enriching environment before and after school and in the summer.”

Read more: http://blog.ncpad.org/2014/11/04/inclusive-out-of-school-time/