Creating More Inclusive Environments (In Person)

Empowering Inclusive Communities at School, Work, and Beyond

Join Nonprofit Montgomery as we partner with Main Street to host a session on creating inclusive communities. 

When: Friday, September 26, 9-10:30 am

Where: Main Street, 50 Monroe Place, Rockville, Maryland 20850--500 feet from the Rockville Metro station and bus transportation. There is also a parking garage across the street that offers paid parking. 

What to Expect: This interactive presentation offers a meaningful exploration of what inclusion is, why it matters, and how we can each play a role in creating more inclusive environments, especially for people with disabilities. Using real-world examples from Main Street, a vibrant inclusive community, we’ll share actionable strategies to bring inclusion to life in schools, workplaces, and organizations.

This event is being offered  to members and non members free of charge in an effort to promote including and diversity within our community. 

Presentation Topics

Defining Inclusion:

• What inclusion means
• Why inclusion is essential for thriving communities

What Makes Inclusion Work

• Cultivating the right mindset and values
• The role of accessibility in meaningful inclusion

Understanding Accessibility

• What accessibility really means
• Legal and practical reasons for prioritizing it

Universal Design in Action

• Physical, cognitive, auditory, visual, and invisible, dynamic and digital accessibility
• Real examples of how Main Street applies universal design principles

Training & Teamwork

• Listening to and learning from people with disabilities
• Collecting feedback and measuring impact Empowering every team member to be an inclusion champion

 By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

✔ Define inclusion

✔ Explain why it matters

✔ Apply simple, effective strategies to create inclusive spaces