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Inclusion Champions

Inclusion Champions

Building a world where no one gets left on the sidelines.

About

Move United announced a call to action for organizations to become Inclusion Champions – groups across the youth, sports and education landscapes who support Move United’s Inclusive Playbook and champion the values of inclusion, equity, access and justice across all communities. Champions not only amplify the Playbook and work of Move United, but are also prospective inclusion training hosts and partners.

 

Move United is proud to announce our Inclusion Champions who support this educational workbook and help bridge the gap between individuals with and without disabilities at a young age. In order to work towards a world where every person, regardless of ability, has an equal opportunity to participate in sports and recreation in their community, we must use the power of sports to push what’s possible for people with disabilities.

 

 

 

Why Become a Champion?

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

  • Be part of the inclusion movement and reach a more diverse group of Americans.
  • Publicly demonstrate your commitment to inclusion.
  • Support equity goals: the highest disability rates are among Native American, Indigenous and Black Americans.
  • Improve health outcomes: youth with disabilities have obesity rates 40% higher than youth without disabilities and have much higher risks for health-related diseases.

FUEL CONVERSATION

  • Receive the Inclusion Champion toolkit.
  • Access to free adaptive sports online education and resources.
  • Benefit from use of Move United imagery and tools.
  • Early notification of new inclusion materials, products, events and resources.

BUILD A NETWORK

  • Be promoted by Move United as an Inclusion Champion and partner with a large network of Champions.
  • Have access to Move United’s athletes, ambassadors and partners for events, webinars, presentations, etc.
  • Increase membership: there are more than 61 million Americans with a disability (CDC). This means more revenue, spectators, volunteers and community involvement.
  • Bring people closer through sport, “Sport has the power to change the world – to unite people in a way that little else does” (Nelson Mandela)

GOOD FOR BUSINESS

  • A UNESCO chair study of health clubs that were inclusive to people with disabilities found that 72% of fitness managers reported increased customer loyalty, and 51% saw their revenues increase.
  • Foster a culture of empathy, diversity, innovation and adaptive.
  • Improve team dynamics and member retention
  • Be ADA compliant

Inclusion Champion Network