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Did you know that expulsion is more common in preschool than high school? You can help us do something about that. Last year, Kids Included introduced our Drive Inclusion luncheon and fundraising campaign to rally community support for children with disabilities and their families. Following a very successful event last year, we're excited to be bringing Drive Inclusion back this fall! This year's luncheon will be held on Wednesday, November 18 at the Royal Glenora Club. We'l

Download Call for Nominations (PDF) Want to make a difference? Kids Included’s volunteer Board of Directors is recruiting. About Kids Included (formerly GRIT) All children, including those with disabilities, have a right to learn and grow in supportive, inclusive settings. Kids Included uses evidence-based practices and supportive coaching to help families, caregivers, and early childhood educators support the inclusion, wellbeing, and participation of all young children in

It’s been six years since Kids Included teamed up with professional engineers at APEGA to create the emPOWER Car. This affordable, ride-on mobility device is designed to give young children with disabilities the freedom to move, explore, and play alongside their peers, often for the first time. Built for Unstoppable Kids The emPOWER Car has already touched the lives of dozens of Edmonton-area children, including four-year-old Isabel (pictured below). Her mom Sarah has seen bi

Candice Quinlan, Director of Operations at Kids Included, shows a parent how the emPOWER Car works at the Calgary Renovation Show in January 2026 We’re excited to share that our CEO, Amber, was recently interviewed by the Edmonton Journal for a feature story on the emPOWER Car—our innovative mobility device designed to help young children with disabilities move freely and confidently within their homes and beyond. The article highlights how the emPOWER Car is transforming da

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 3:00-4:00 PM Are you a parent, educator, or community organization looking to learn more about inclusive early learning supports for young children with disabilities? We’re excited to invite you to our Virtual Open House for the Early Childhood Services (ECS) Program on March 11 ! This online session is a wonderful opportunity to meet some of our team, learn how the program works, and discover how we work collaboratively with families to support t