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Chapter Four: Promoting Inclusive Culture Definition of Inclusive Culture Inclusion is a sense of belonging, connection and community at work. And inclusive organizations help people feel welcomed, known, valued and encouraged to bring their whole, unique selves to work. Culture is the ideas,...

Chapter Four: Promoting Inclusive Culture Definition of Inclusive Culture Inclusion is a sense of belonging, connection and community at work. And inclusive organizations help people feel welcomed, known, valued and encouraged to bring their whole, unique selves to work. Culture is the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society. An organization‘s culture is the culmination/peak of the priorities, values and behaviors, which support their employees in how they work singularly, in teams and with clients. An inclusive culture involves the full and successful integration of diverse people into a workplace or industry. Has core values such as representation, respect, & fairness)  Dimensions of Inclusive culture There are three dimensions/ elements of an inclusive culture: 1. Universal Design 2. Recruitment, Training and Advancement Opportunities 3. Workplace Accommodations and Accessibility: Policy & Practice  Dimensions of Inclusive culture…. Universal Design The construction of structures, spaces, services, communications and resources that are organically accessible to a range of people with and without disabilities, without further need for modification or accommodation Recruitment: Effective recruitment of people with disabilities involves two components: 1. Accessible outreach and hiring practices (avoiding any barriers to participation) 2. Targeted recruitment of workers with disabilities (enables employers to reach and interview qualified people with disabilities).  Dimensions of Inclusive culture…. Training ( for both pwds & their managers) Advancement: (access to mentoring, CDP,…) Workplace Accommodations and Accessibility: Policy & Practice Policy plays a critical role in generating meaningful inclusion of people with disabilities. When assessing the effectiveness of existing accommodations policies, employee experiences can be described based on two measures of equity. 1. procedural justice‖, meaning that employees with disabilities perceive the accommodations policy as fair, accessible and functional. 2. Interactional justice refers to the experience of feeling that the managers or colleagues with whom one is interacting are behaving fairly, reasonably and respectfully.  Building inclusive community  Does everything that it can be respect all its citizens, gives them full access to resources, and promotes equal treatment and opportunity.  Works to eliminate all forms of discrimination.  Engages all its citizens in decision-making processes that affect their lives.  Values diversity and  Responds quickly to racist and other discriminating incidents. Characteristics of an Inclusive Community Integrative and cooperative: inclusive communities bring people together and have places where people and organizations work together. Interactive: inclusive communities have accessible community spaces and open public places as well as groups and organizations that support social interaction and community activity, including celebrating community life. Invested: inclusive communities are places where both the public and private sectors commit resources for the social and economic health and well-being of the whole community.  Cont.. Diverse: inclusive communities welcome and incorporate diverse people and cultures into the structures, processes and functions of daily community life. Equitable: inclusive communities make sure that everyone has the means to live in decent/civilized conditions (i.e. income supports, employment, good housing) and the opportunity to develop one‘s capacities and to participate actively in community life. Accessible and Sensitive: inclusive communities have an array/range of readily available and accessible supports and services for the social, health, and developmental needs of their populations and provide such supports  Cont.. Participatory: inclusive communities encourage and support the involvement of all their members in the planning and decision-making that affects community conditions and development, including having an effective voice with senior levels of government and Safe: inclusive communities ensure both individual and broad community safety and security so that no one feels at risk in their homes or moving around the neighborhood and city.  Characteristics of an Inclusive Organization  It accepts diversity and inclusion as a way of life  It evaluates individual and group performance on the basis of observable and measurable behaviors and competencies  It operates under transparent policies and procedures.  It is consistent in its interactions with everyone  It creates and maintains a learning culture  It has a comprehensive and easily accessible system of conflict resolution at all levels.  It recognizes that it is part of the community that it serves. Chapter five; Inclusion for Peace, Democracy and Development Inclusive education  is at the heart of any strategy for peace-building, democracy and development.  It is through inclusive educational that values, skills and knowledge which form the basis of respect for human rights and democratic principles can be developed.  It is through Inclusive education that the rejection of violence, and a spirit of tolerance, understanding and mutual appreciation among individuals, groups and nations can be enhanced.  Inclusion for Peace is defined as creating mutual understanding, positive relationship between individuals and groups. These groups may include culturally, linguistically, economically and biologically heterogeneous groups. Peace make the mind quiet and calm prevents anxieties, worries, stress and fears, and awakens inner strength and confidence, develop freedom, happiness, love, joy, justice and gratitude. Peace can be achieved through formal and informal inclusive education.  Sources of Conflict  Spiritual sources of conflict  Result of original ancestor‘s separation from God and negative influence from evil spiritual forces  Individual sources of conflict  Disunity within the individual and confusion of values  Family sources of conflict  Family dysfunctions affect succeeding generations.  National/international sources of conflict  National policies affect future generations and can lead to conflict within or between nations  Historical Sources of Conflict National crimes burden future generations Ethnic/religious resentments accumulate Individual Choice: To resolve or repeat past conflicts- rethinking the past and the future  Sustaining Peace It is important to expand formal and informal inclusive education with the aim of creating inclusive society with the following competencies in young and adult populations: Skills of shifting the truth from propaganda or bias that surrounds them in every culture Respect for the wise use of resources and appreciation for more than just the materialistic aspects of quality of life Respect for different points of view and the ability to see the world through the eyes of others Skills to resolve conflict in non-violent ways The desire and ability to participate in shaping society, in their own community, their nation and the world.  Inclusion for Democracy Democracy is a great philosophy of inclusion that born and grown in inclusive schools. It means the rule of the people, by the people, for the people; and where people is to mean all human being, regardless of the diversities. Brings democratic values to education and can include self- determination within a community of equals, as well as such values as justice, respect and trust of diversities  Inclusion Education for Democracy The most important function of democratic education is to make the democracy natural attitude and way of thinking of man by developing the thought of democracy in human mind. In democratic classroom teachers treat all students equally, provide them support according to the needs and potentials, share power with students and supporting them in managing their own behaviors. Teachers should promote engagement in a democracy, by teaching students how democracy works and how important their role is in it. Students who have no understanding of how the democracy functions are unlikely to become engaged citizens who vote.  Democratic principles for inclusive practices  Diversity enriches and strengthens all communities.  All persons with disabilities different in their needs, potentials, learning and working styles;  Their achievements according to their potentials are equally valued, respected and celebrated by society  All learners are enabled to fulfill their potential by taking into account individual requirements and needs.  Inclusion for Development Development is a positive growth or change in economical, social and political aspects of a country. Any kind of development should be inclusive. Some scholars define inclusive development as a process that occurs when social and material benefits are equitably distributed across divides in society.  Inclusive education for Development The most important function of democratic education is to make the democracy natural attitude and way of thinking of man by developing the thought of democracy in human mind. In democratic classroom teachers treat all students equally, provide them support according to the needs and potentials, share power with students and supporting them in managing their own behaviors. Teachers provide us with as much knowledge as possible. Teachers should promote engagement in a democracy, by teaching students how democracy works and how important their role is in it. Students who have no understanding of how the democracy functions are unlikely to become engaged citizens who vote.  Importance of Inclusion  It is important to support people learn, productive, successful and live independently, be successful without helping them too much.  Inclusiveness when practiced well is very important because:  All people are able to be part of their community and develop a sense of belonging and become better prepared for life in the community as children and adults.  It provides better opportunities for learning.  Cont... Inclusion values diversity and the unique contributions, where everybody brings to the milieu. In a truly inclusive setting, every individual feels safe and has a sense of belonging. A person who participates in setting life goals and take part in decisions that affects them.  Cont.. The opportunity to participate in the typical experiences in life; to be with other people and form friendships and develop other social skills; for natural lifelong learning in real situations and access to inclusion models The inclusion model is also beneficial because it prepares individuals today and in the future  Chapter six: Legal frame work Legal frameworks are one of the drivers for the rights of persons with disabilities and vulnerabilities They have influence on especially educational rights of these people with their peers. Legal frameworks are supposed to serve people with disabilities needs by keeping equal rights and creating equal opportunity of learning for all such as children and youth in the mainstreamed classrooms. Moreover, it is believed to create academic and social inclusion, and maintain friendship among persons with and without disabilities and vulnerabilities.  Legal frame work … Besides, legal frameworks are thought to help the persons with disabilities and vulnerabilities to exploit their potential to the optimum possible level. International national legal frameworks are written in the form of public laws and acts, declarations, conventions and frameworks. These legal frameworks focus on various issues (social, educational, occupational, vocational etc) of children, youth and adults with disabilities.  Legal frame work … The Ethiopian government has endorsed almost all of the conventions and declarations. But studies showed that various challenges are facing their implementations. As a result, there is mismatch between practice and these frameworks implementation. There also national legal frameworks mainly in the form of laws and policies that promote persons with disabilities and vulnerabilities equal participation in education, social welfare, economy and other areas of life.  Legal frame work … Although Ethiopia has lots of laws, polices and others international legal frameworks ratified by the country, there is gap in implementation and practices that promote equality of people with disabilities and vulnerabilities equal participation in social, educational, occupational, vocational and other aspects of life.  Chapter Seven: Resources Management for Inclusion Resources are very important to create inclusiveness. Resources are for all human being; though the attention is much given for persons with disabilities All individuals can grow and develop if they are accessed and provided. Primarily understanding the diverse needs of all people is very important to plan for the resources.  Kinds of Resource Human resources in schools Sign language interpreter Braille specialist Mobility and orientation expert Special needs educators Speech and language therapist Physiotherapist Behavioral therapists…etc  Kinds of Resource … School based material resources LCD and/or Smart Board E - Chart Various magnifying lenses Slate and styles Perkins Braille writer White Cane Blind folder Tuning fork Audiometer Hearing aids (various type)  Material Resource … Sign language books and videos Various instructional videos related this unit Braille atlases Molded plastic, dissected and un-dissected relief maps Relief globs Land form model Abacus Raised clock faces Geometric area and volume aids Write forms for matched planes and volumes  Material Resource … Braille rulers Raised-line check books Signature guide Longhand-writing kit Script letter – sheets and boards Talking calculator Closed-circuit television Computer software for various students with special needs; for example Jawse for blind and sign language software for deaf Orthosis Prosthosis  Material Resource … Environmental accessibilities Ramps Elevators Wheel chairs Chapter Eight: Collaborative(Cooperative)Partnerships with stakeholders An individual or an institute cannot do everything they want for the success of inclusiveness. They require collaboration and partnership. Collaborative is becoming an effective team player for the intended success. Collaboration referred to as collaborative consultation, cooperative planning, implementation, assessment, co-teaching and any kind of team-based services or community of practice. It has potential to create synergy – where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.  Collaborative(Cooperative) Partnerships with stakeholders… Collaboration is defined as ―the act of working together to produce or create something according to the capacities and abilities of individuals. Each individual‘s collaboration is based on his knowledge and skills. Collaboration in the workplace is when two or more people (often groups) work together through idea sharing and thinking to accomplish a common goal. It is simply teamwork taken to a higher level.  Key elements of successful collaboration The relationship includes a commitment to: mutual relationships and goals; a jointly developed structure and shared responsibility; mutual authority and accountability for success; and sharing of resources and rewards.  Key elements of successful collaboration What factors are helping or hindering your collaboration efforts? There are four most important elements of teamwork to help you build a team that will lead your company to success. Respect. Communication. Delegation. Support.  General principles of collaboration Establish clear common goals for the collaboration. Define your respective roles and who is accountable for what, but accept joint responsibility for the decisions and their outcomes Take a problem-solving approach – with a sense that all those in the collaborative arrangement share ownership of the problem and its solution. Establish an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect for each others‘ expertise. Aim for consensus decision-making. Ask for and give immediate and objective feedback to others in a nonthreatening and non-judgmental manner. Give credit to others for their ideas and accomplishments Develop procedures for resolving conflicts and manage these processes skillfully. Better still, anticipate possible conflicts and take steps to avoid them as far as possible. Arrange periodic meetings to review progress in the collaborative arrangements  What are the advantages of collaboration? Higher employee productivity can be seen in terms of individual output. encourages team members to work for the collective rather than just themselves Greater efficiency and less duplicated effort. Access to additional resources or lower costs through sharing resources such as office space, administration or other aspects of an organization‘s operation. Improved service coordination across agencies, with better pathways or referral systems for service users.  Challenges to Team Collaboration Indecisive decision-makers. Ironic, isn't it?... "E-fail" This is a little term used for when email straight up fails.... Mis (sing) communication. When collaborating, there is always room for misinterpretation and miscommunication. Process sinking vs. process syncing. Too many cooks. Negative Nancy  Stakeholder A stakeholder is any person, organization, social group, or society at large that has a stake in the business. Thus, stakeholders can be internal or external to the business. A stake is a vital interest in the business or its activities A business is any organization where people work together. In a business, people work to make and sell products or services. A business can earn a profit for the products and services it offers.  Stakeholder … The word business comes from the word busy, and means doing things. It works on regular basis. All human being can participate in any kind of business equally without discrimination based on their disability, culture, language, religion, gender, rural, urban and the like. Thanks Be strong Don’t Give Up!