Inclusion Articles

Inspiring you to bring the power of inclusion to your community.

“Inclusion in Action” Freeze Frame

“Inclusion in Action” Freeze Frame 1030 687 Greg Bodzioch

Photo: Kids enjoying a drill at USF E-Hoops in April 2016 “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” –Henry Ford  

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Why E-Soccer Means So Much To Me

Why E-Soccer Means So Much To Me 579 1030 Greg Bodzioch

E-Soccer has been a part of my life since I was very young. I have been a volunteer almost every Saturday morning for close to 10 years. Growing up, I saw participating…

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E-Fitness Teaches a Lifestyle

E-Fitness Teaches a Lifestyle 855 560 Greg Bodzioch

As E-Sports has developed over the years since the original E-Soccer program, we soon added martial arts programs and then basketball programs in the past few years. It’s been exciting…

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The Great Alliance: Parents and Peer Coaches

The Great Alliance: Parents and Peer Coaches 848 565 Greg Bodzioch

Parents consider friendship development of their children with special needs to be very important. When Overton and Rausch (2002) interviewed mothers of children with disabilities, ages 5 to 11 years…

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How I Learned Young to Value Volunteering

How I Learned Young to Value Volunteering 1200 800 Nathan Schaffernoth

Volunteering is a passion of mine and is something I advocate for fiercely. It’s not something I immediately fell in love with at first. I’ve been a volunteer E-Soccer coach…

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E-Soccer Has Far-Reaching Family Impact

E-Soccer Has Far-Reaching Family Impact 1030 759 Greg Bodzioch

We started Fairfield E-Soccer in 2007. There were a few families with children who were 2-3 years old at the time. Though they were very young, we involved them as…

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Robin Williams and 5 Inclusive Lessons

Robin Williams and 5 Inclusive Lessons 600 428 Russ Ewell

Robin Williams inspired me.  His work radiated hope and inclusion.  His death reminds me of lessons learned.   Here are five Robin Williams inspired inclusive lessons.   1) Empathy and…

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5 Lessons I Have Learned From E-Soccer

5 Lessons I Have Learned From E-Soccer 640 480 E-SPORTS

My name is William Eleazer, and I’ve been participating and volunteer coaching at E-Soccer since its inception in April, 2000. When I was eight, the last thing I wanted to do…

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Autism:  8 Ways to Turn Pain into Purpose

Autism:  8 Ways to Turn Pain into Purpose 2048 1529 Russ Ewell

It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot…

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Hope of Inclusion

The Hope of Inclusion

The Hope of Inclusion 1200 800 Russ Ewell

E-Soccer is an inclusive sports program where typical children and those with special needs participate and learn alongside each other.   There are many definitions and applications of inclusion, yet…

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