Inclusion Matters by Shane's Inspiration

Inclusion Matters by Shane's Inspiration is an international non-profit based in Sherman Oaks. Our mission is to foster social inclusion for children with disabilities through inclusive playgrounds and programs. In 2000, we cut the ribbon on our very first playground in Los Angeles, making that idea a reality for our families. Today, Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration has grown to a powerful network of 75 inclusive, sensory- and literacy-rich playgrounds throughout the world. We have playgrounds in Mexico, Israel, Canada, Ecuador, Russia and throughout the US. There are another 50 in development nationally, including in Argentina, South Africa, Armenia, the Dominican Republic and more. Our education and community outreach programs, transform these playgrounds into classrooms where children with and without disabilities learn to see beyond their differences. These programs eliminate the damaging bias and social isolation that many children with disabilities face, and have reached o