Here’s what people have said
about Spinclusion:
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Students:
• I learned how to make a good decision in
tough times, work as a team, cooperate with
other teams and most of all, I learned how
to be a good friend with people who are
challenged. – Grade 7/8 student
• Treat people nice and how you want to
be treated. Include everyone – Grade 2/3
student
• People with disabilities are cool – Grade 7
student
• I learned that everyone is different, but we
are all the same – Grade 7 student
Teachers & Parents
• It actually made students put themselves in
the shoes of an individual who is excluded.
It provided solutions and taught students
about a variety of disabilities. – High School
Teacher
• I feel this was a useful session because the
questions and activities were helpful and
relevant and we discussed answers as a large
group, heard a variety of answers and were
able to learn new things. – Summer Camp
Staff
• For more information
• To order your copy
• To schedule a session
CONTACT US
[email protected]
c/o Community Living Toronto
20 Spadina Road,
Toronto, ON M5R 2S7
TEL: 416-968-0650
http://www.spinclusion.ca
• Spinclusion has helped my daughter to
feel accepted, welcomed and valued as a
participating member of her class. It helped
her classmates and teachers to understand,
accept and even appreciate individual
differences – Parent
This project was supported with funding from the
Ministry of Health Promotion.
SPINCLUSION is an official trade mark owned by
Community Living Toronto
A fun, interactive game
which increases awareness
about inclusion with
children and youth!
Elementary &
Youth/Recreation
Edi tions
What are the benefits?
• Youth are challenged to think positively
about others, increasing sensitivity to
situations and feelings of others
• Reinforces the idea that everyone is the same,
despite our differences
• Positive interactions and discussions are
encouraged
• Youth learn team-building skills
• Young people learn about disabilities and
cultural diversity
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• To think positively about difference
• To consider people’s feelings rather than
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• Teachers to use in the classroom
• Counselors to use in recreation and camp
programs
• Counselors to train CIT’s and LIT’s
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• A fun, interactive game that creates a
welcoming and inclusive environment for
children of all abilities and cultures.
• It teaches children and youth that everyone is
different and has different abilities
• Promotes the idea of disability as another
element of diversity
• An outreach tool to attract interest in
inclusive programs
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What’s Included?
Each game includes instructions, a spinning
wheel, question cards and all the supplies you
need to facilitate the game in the classroom,
recreation or community setting, and two
versions of the game:
Youth Edition (10+)
• Acknowledges different situations, choices,
languages and cultures
• Promotes friendship and support
• Identifies disability as one more facet of
diversity
• Creates opportunities for young people to
talk about inclusion
Elementary Edition (7-9 yrs)
• Questions and issues in the youth edition are
adapted for this age range
• Language is modified so issues raised are
easily understood
• Participants build a friendship tree
Instructional DVD
• Coaches the instructor on how to facilitate
the two editions, and helps the trainer:
• understand the objectives and benefits of
Spinclusion
• use the tools to successfully facilitate
Spinclisuion
• Additional support is also provided through
mentorship or direct communication.