The Benefits of Inclusion
First-hand accounts detailing the benefits of inclusion in national service.
"What I gave came back tenfold... I was finally able to give back some of the love and nurturing that I got as a child."
- National service member with a disability
"Because of her disability, I adjusted the format of our team meetings to fit her learning style. This not only helped her follow along, but it significantly increased the functionality and efficiency of our meetings. Everyone benefited from what started as an accommodation."
-AmeriCorps*NCCC team leader
Many individuals with disabilities have had the opportunity to actively participate in national service. This participation has had a positive impact, not only on the communities where they were serving, but also on themselves and national service as a whole.
If you are an individual with a disability who has participated in national service, or you served with an individual with a disability and have seen the benefits of inclusion, we invite you to share your story and insights.
By submitting your story, you have a unique opportunity to share your experience, knowledge, and lessons learned with other current or potential members with disabilities.
©The National Service Inclusion Project is a cooperative agreement (#01CAM0016) between the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Institute for Community Inclusion at UMass Boston in collaboration with the Association of University Centers on Disabilities.