Social inclusion is necessary to feeling valued in society. Children with disabilities are often excluded from society meaning they have fewer opportunities to participate in leisure and physical activities in their own communities. As paediatric physiotherapists, it is important to understand what social inclusion means to children with disabilities and their families to help inform and change services and practices that enhance social inclusion for this population. Furthermore, paediatric physiotherapists should be aware of inclusive activities and organisations in their local communities to signpost children and their families to relevant opportunities.
This webinar will cover (i) what social inclusion is, (ii) what it means to children with disabilities and their families, and (iii) how paediatric physiotherapists can promote social inclusion for their patients and service users.
Speakers will include (i) Alix Crawford from Mae Murray Foundation, lived experience organisation striving to enhance participation for all regardless of age or ability, (ii) Michelle Stowell, paediatric physiotherapist and PhD student from Queen’s University Belfast, and (iii) Saul Wilton and Jane Stewart, Mae Murray Foundation members with lived experience of disability.
Learning outcomes:
- Understand what social inclusion is and what it means to children with disabilities and their families
- Appreciate the relevance of social inclusion paediatric physiotherapy
- Learn how to promote social inclusion within paediatric physiotherapy
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