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priori Research Facilitating Solutions for Health, Education and Social Wellbeing
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A priori Research Facilitating Solutions for Health, Education and Social Wellbeing
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The Inclusive Schools Checklist The Inclusive Schools Checklist is a reliable and valid tool that identifies 76 potential architectural barriers, 44 potential inclusive classroom practices and 23 potential school/school board inclusive policies for children and youth with special needs/disabilities.
Assessment of communities and neighbourhoods Development of Child Friendly Communities Community-based research/ Program evaluations Collaboration/Partnership building Policy scans and Reviews
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Assessment of schools, neighbourhoods and communities for physical and social inclusion for students with disabilities and special needs.Environments examined for physical and social inclusion include:Building types (schools, public buildings, day care centres...) The availability of recreational areas and green space Playgrounds/parks Community/neighborhood egress (sidewalks, curb cuts, ramps) Opportunities for participation in sports and social programs Access to information regarding community services and programs The Inclusive Schools ChecklistThe Inclusive Schools Checklist is a reliable and valid tool that identifies 76 potential architectural barriers (for the entrance way, ramps, entrance door, passageways, washrooms, signage and safety features, water fountains, elevators, classrooms, stairs and hand rails, library, and recreational facilities), 44 potential inclusive classroom practices and 23 potential school/school board inclusive policies. The specifications for the measurements are based on standardized child and adult dimensions and anthropometrics identified in standardized building codes that apply to both elementary and high school students as well as an extensive literature review and key expert consultations. Read the articles that describe the development and testing of the Inclusive Schools Checklist Also Apriori Research works with students with disabilities and/or special needs and their families to identify inclusion within neighborhoods and communities, focusing on: physical accessibility, social inclusion in programming and services and access to needed information. |
Practical Strategies for Implementing Child Friendly Communities. University of British Columbia, 10th Annual Assessment Workshop. May 3, 2012. Exploring Child and Youth Engagement Methods for
Community Evaluation and Development. 49th Evaluation of a community-based participatory research consortium from the perspective of academics and community service providers focused on child health and well-being. J. Pivik & H. Goelman. Health Education & Behavior. 2011 Jun;38(3):271-81. The perspective of children and youth: How different stakeholders identify architectural barriers for inclusion in schools. Pivik, J. (2010). Journal of Environmental Psychology, 30, 510-517. A child friendly perspective on community service and learning: The story of the Knick Knack Nook. Pivik, J. (2008). The Community Psychologist, 41(3/4), 71-74. Other publications... see RESOURCES
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