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Why is my simulation important to the field of early childhood? Do you believe children of all abilities should be included in your community? Do you believe children of all abilities should be included in community-based early childhood programs? Do you believe children of all abilities should be included in your classroom? Imagine a society where the word inclusion was no longer uttered because no matter where a child attended preschool, children of all abilities were welcomed and engaged in all aspects of a classroom. “Studies have shown that individualized evidence-based strategies for children with disabilities can be implemented successfully in inclusive early childhood programs. [Also,] children with disabilities, including those with the most significant disabilities and the highest needs, can make significant developmental and learning progress in inclusive settings” (Policy, n.d.). With such knowledge and focus pertaining to inclusion, why have data tren