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Inclusion intake assessment packet
Inclusion intake assessment packet

A practical intake and inclusion assessment packet designed to help camps better understand each camper’s strengths, needs, sensory preferences, and support strategies to create a safer, more successful, and inclusive camp experience.

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How to Create and Use A Sensory Toolkit
How to Create and Use A Sensory Toolkit

Discover how to effectively use sensory tool kits to support regulation and responsiveness. This downloadable packet includes essential tools, step-by-step guidance for staff and participants, and insights on their purpose.

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Words Matter: Disability Etiquette Language Guide
Words Matter: Disability Etiquette Language Guide

Learn the language of respect and empowerment when working with people who have disabilities.

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Building Inclusive After-School Communities
On Demand Training
Building Inclusive After-School Communities
On Demand Training

Inclusive after-school recreation is intentional. This course equips after-school leaders and frontline staff with practical tools and strategies to create programs where students of all abilities can participate, connect, and feel a genuine sense of belonging.

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On Demand Training
Building Inclusive Camp and Recreation Communities
On Demand Training
Building Inclusive Camp and Recreation Communities
On Demand Training

This course equips recreation leaders and frontline staff with the mindset, tools, and strategies needed to design programs where individuals of all abilities can participate meaningfully and successfully.

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On Demand Training

Watch this sneak peek from Building Inclusive Camp Communities to see the practical, engaging approach used throughout the training.

Digital downloads

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Inclusion intake assessment packet
Inclusion intake assessment packet

A practical intake and inclusion assessment packet designed to help camps better understand each camper’s strengths, needs, sensory preferences, and support strategies to create a safer, more successful, and inclusive camp experience.

Read more →
How to Create and Use A Sensory Toolkit
How to Create and Use A Sensory Toolkit

Discover how to effectively use sensory tool kits to support regulation and responsiveness. This downloadable packet includes essential tools, step-by-step guidance for staff and participants, and insights on their purpose.

Read more →
Words Matter: Disability Etiquette Language Guide
Words Matter: Disability Etiquette Language Guide

Learn the language of respect and empowerment when working with people who have disabilities.

Read more →

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Inclusion Coaching Sessions
Coaching
Inclusion Coaching Sessions
Coaching

MERGE’s 30-minute Inclusion Coaching Sessions provide quick, practical support for recreation, camp, YMCA, and community professionals. Get help brainstorming strategies, troubleshooting challenges, and building more inclusive experiences.

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Coaching