ADVOCACY THROUGH ADVERTISING Is early childhood inclusion a law? For now, no. Although IDEA does not require full inclusion for children with developmental disabilities and delays, the law does require, “ T hat children with disabilities be educated in the ‘least restrictive environment appropriate’ to meet their ‘unique needs’” (Special, 2014, para. 13). Where does that environment begin? In a regular classroom. But what about the rest of the world, who is supporting the inclusion efforts of our neighborhoods, local businesses, recreational facilities, summer camps, and more? The answer to that question can be found at the click of a button. With the knowledge, “To be effective, advocacy must be both intentional and strategic” ( Kieff , 2009, p. 116), the following two websites contain exceptional examples of intentional and strategic advocacy at a National level. The National Inclusion Project https://www.inclusionproject.org/ With a click of a button, the Nation
