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Creating social inclusion for children with disabilities through the vehicle of inclusive playgrounds and programs.

Creating play, dignity and social connection for children with disabilities through inclusive playgrounds and education programs that unite children of all abilities.

01/26/2026

✨ Just 4 weeks to go! ✨
We’re counting down to our Roaring Inclusion Gala—an unforgettable night of celebration, impact, and fun 🖤🎷

📍 Saturday, February 21
📍 The Taglyan Complex | Hollywood

🕕 6:00 PM
Red Carpet • Silent Auction • Cocktails
Hors d’Oeuvres • Wine & Spirits Draw

🕗 8:00 PM
Dinner • Awards • Live Auction
Entertainment & Dancing 💃🕺

Dust off your roaring ’20s glam and join us for a night you won’t forget!
🎟️ RSVP today: bit.ly/inclusiongala2026

✨

01/25/2026

🏅 Save the Date! 🏅

Our friends at the Triumph Foundation are bringing the Burbank Adaptive Sports Expo on February 21st—and you won’t want to miss it!

Get ready for a day full of inclusive sports and activities, including tennis, power soccer, fencing, disc golf, blind soccer, dance, and much more. All athletes are welcome—whether mobility-impaired, blind, or developmentally challenged.

Triumph Foundation will also be hosting wheelchair rugby and basketball, and the best part? It’s FREE, and all equipment is provided!

🎉 Registration info coming soon—stay tuned and mark your calendars!

01/24/2026

My PlayClub: Play at Heart
We are at Sepulveda Recreation Center in Panorama City today! Check out the Valentine’s Fun we have here!

01/23/2026

Not all disabilities are visible.

Some people use wheelchairs.
Some use hearing aids.
And some disabilities can’t be seen at all.

Invisible disabilities — like autism, learning differences, chronic illness, or mental health conditions — are just as real, even when they aren’t obvious.

Today is a reminder to lead with empathy, practice patience, and create space for everyone to show up as their full selves.

Inclusion begins when we stop assuming and start listening. 💛

01/22/2026

🌟 Thank You, Northrop Grumman! 🌟

We are incredibly grateful to Northrop Grumman Corporation for being a Starlight Sponsor of the Roaring Inclusion Gala! Their longtime support of Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration has played a meaningful role in advancing our mission to create inclusive spaces where children of all abilities can play, connect, and belong.

Northrop Grumman’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and shared success aligns beautifully with our belief that communities are stronger when everyone is valued and empowered. Their dedication to fostering opportunity — in the workplace and beyond — helps make inclusion a reality for families across our communities.

A very special thank you to Anita Wright for her leadership and service on our Board of Directors. Your passion, guidance, and commitment to inclusion continue to inspire us 💛

✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening!
Be part of the Roaring Inclusion Gala
📅 Saturday, February 21st
📍 The Taglyan Complex | Hollywood
👉 Learn more & get involved: bit.ly/inclusiongala2026

Together, we’re building a world where everyone belongs.

01/21/2026

🌟 SPECIAL GUEST ALERT at My PlayClub: Play with Heart! 🌟

We’re thrilled to welcome Isaac Charmond Jean-Paul (IJP) to My PlayClub! A 2-time Paralympian, 2-time medalist, long jump world champion, father, and author, Isaac will be joining us for a very special storytime you won’t want to miss 🎉

Isaac will be reading his children’s book, Understanding Disabilities with Mya, a heartwarming and engaging story that celebrates inclusivity, kindness, and friendship. Through fun rhymes and vibrant illustrations, young readers meet Mya and her amazing friends — each with unique abilities and strengths — and learn the importance of understanding both visible and invisible disabilities 💛

Competing for Team USA in Tokyo and Paris, Isaac is legally blind and deeply passionate about showing kids that greatness is already in their DNA — and that everyone belongs in the world of play and community ❤️

📅 Saturday, January 24, 2026
📍 Sepulveda Recreation Center
📍 8825 Kester Ave, Panorama City, CA 91402
⏰ 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📖 IJP reading during Good Time Share at 11:45 AM

✨ FREE community event — open to families of all abilities!
👉 RSVP today: inclusionmatters.org/my-playclub

📚 Books by Isaac Jean-Paul:
👉 Understanding Disabilities with Mya: https://a.co/d/42QSGUH
👉 Mya’s Marvelous Day At The Games: https://a.co/d/d9QqEDU

Bring your kids, bring your smiles, and get ready for a joyful day of inclusion, learning, and inspiration 🌈✨

01/21/2026

♿🌄 City of Burbank Launches First-of-Its-Kind Trail Accessibility Program in the San Fernando Valley

Burbank, CA (January 20, 2026) – The City of Burbank Parks and Recreation Department will officially launch the San Fernando Valley’s first trail accessibility program on Saturday, January 31, at 10:00 a.m. at the Stough Canyon Nature Center, located at 2300 Walnut Avenue, Burbank, CA 91501. The launch event is free and open to the public.

The Trail Accessibility Program introduces an all-terrain Action Trackchair AXIS 40 to provide equitable, safe, and dignified access to the Stough Canyon Fire Trail for people of all abilities. As part of the launch, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in free demonstrations of the Trackchair.

The Stough Canyon Fire Trail is a shared-use trail with steep grades and uneven terrain that is not accessible with traditional mobility devices. The Action Trackchair AXIS 40 is specifically designed for rugged outdoor environments, allowing users to navigate the trail while maintaining safety and visibility alongside other trail users.

As the San Fernando Valley’s first trail accessibility initiative, the program underscores Burbank’s leadership in creating more inclusive access to public open spaces.

The Trackchairs will be available to use during designated times at the Stough Canyon Nature Center through an online reservation system at www.BurbankParks.com. An able-bodied companion will be needed to assist with chair transfers, while a staff member will guide the party during the hiking experience.

Members of the media and the public are encouraged to attend to learn more about the program and experience the Trackchair in action.

For more information, please visit http://www.BurbankCA.gov/AdaptiveRecreation or call 818-238-5300.

01/21/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Debie and Kurt Marsden, proud Ain’t Misbehavin’ Sponsors of our upcoming Roaring Inclusion Gala! 🖤✨

This extraordinary couple has been on this journey with us from the very beginning, and their unwavering support means the world to Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration. We are especially thankful for Kurt’s leadership as President of our Board of Directors, and for his continued commitment to our mission — including securing the presenting sponsorship for our annual Run, Walk & Roll through Wells Fargo. Kurt leads from the heart, with purpose, passion, and powerful impact, and together, Debie and Kurt are truly a gift to our community.

✨ Please consider supporting our Roaring Inclusion Gala
📍 Saturday, February 21
📍 The Taglyan Complex | Hollywood

Become a sponsor, purchase tickets, place an ad, or make a donation:
👉 bit.ly/inclusiongala2026

01/19/2026

🌟 Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 🌟

“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically… Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.”
— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

At Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration, we honor Dr. King’s legacy through our school-based education programs, where lessons of empathy, kindness, and inclusion are taught in classrooms and brought to life on our inclusive playgrounds.

By learning and playing together, children of all abilities build understanding, compassion, and belonging—helping shape a more inclusive future.

As we reflect on Dr. King’s vision, we recommit ourselves to creating spaces where children learn not only how to play together, but how to lead with character and heart.

💙 Inclusion matters. Today and always.

01/18/2026

🌟 Spotlight Sunday 🌟

Today we’re shining the spotlight on Valencia-Taghavi LLP Family Law, an Ain’t Misbehavin’ Sponsor of our upcoming Roaring Inclusion Gala! 🖤✨

Valencia-Taghavi LLP is a respected family law firm known for its compassionate advocacy, integrity, and commitment to supporting families through life’s most important moments. Their dedication to service extends well beyond the courtroom and into our community.

We are especially grateful that Benjamin Valencia, Partner at Valencia-Taghavi LLP, serves on our Board of Directors, and that his lovely bride, Lymari Valencia, is a valued member of our Gala Planning Committee. Their year-round support—along with partner Roxana Taghavi and her husband Tad Morgan—has meant the world to us and helps power our mission of inclusion every single day.

Thank you, Valencia-Taghavi LLP, for your generosity, leadership, and unwavering belief in a more inclusive world. 💙

✨ Want to join Valencia-Taghavi in supporting our mission?
Become a sponsor, purchase tickets, place an ad, or make a donation at:
👉 bit.ly/inclusiongala2026

01/17/2026

💖 Play with Heart at My PlayClub! 💖

Join Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration for a joyful Valentine’s-themed playdate at Sepulveda Recreation Center! 🌈✨

🗓 Saturday, January 24, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Sepulveda Recreation Center
8825 Kester Avenue
Panorama City, CA 91402
🎟 FREE Community Event

Enjoy a fun-filled morning featuring:
❤️ A Heart Suncatcher craft project
🎨 Face painting & temporary tattoos
🍎 Snacks
🤝 Buddies & supportive volunteers
🛝 Plenty of play on our accessible playground

My PlayClub: Play with Heart brings children of ALL abilities together to celebrate friendship, inclusion, and the joy of play in a festive Valentine’s setting.

👉 RSVP today: inclusionmatters.org/my-playclub

Come play, connect, and share the love! 💕

01/16/2026

🎷 Roaring Inclusion Gala Sponsor Spotlight 🎷

We’re thrilled to thank Preferred Bank and Edward Czajka, co-sponsors of an Ain’t Misbehavin’ table at our Roaring Inclusion Gala. Their shared support is a powerful example of leadership, generosity, and commitment to inclusion.

Preferred Bank has long been a champion of our mission, showing up year after year for our annual events and for the communities where their employees live and work. Their personal approach to banking and deep care for the community make a meaningful difference.

A special thank-you to Ed Czajka for his continued leadership and service as Treasurer of our Governing Board and Chair of our Annual Golf Challenge. His dedication plays a vital role in advancing our mission and strengthening our impact.

We are deeply grateful to Preferred Bank and Edward Czajka for standing with us and supporting a more inclusive future.

💫 Join them in supporting the Roaring Inclusion Gala!
Become a sponsor, purchase tickets, place an ad in our tribute book, or make a donation today: bit.ly/inclusiongala2026

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15213 Burbank Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
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+18189885676

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http://www.inclusionmatters.org/

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