Project Include: Inclusive Care & Universal Design
Free assistive technology kits, training, and adaptive tools helping licensed child care programs across the San Luis Valley build accessible, welcoming environments for children of all abilities.
Building Inclusive Learning Spaces
Universal Design for Early Childhood
Every child belongs in a high-quality learning environment. Project Include equips providers with practical tools and Universal Design strategies to remove learning barriers, adapt activities, and support children with developmental delays or disabilities alongside their peers.
Instructional Video & Resource Support
Borrowing adaptive equipment is simple and stress-free. Each item in our inclusion kits includes a quick QR code linking directly to short instructional videos that show you exactly how to introduce and use the tools in your classroom.
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Features talking brix, visual boards, and storytelling tools to help children participate without needing to speak or read aloud.
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Includes light boxes, textured objects, and visual timers to support children with visual or hearing differences.
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Offers adapted handles, grip tools, parachute gear, and easy-hold instruments to make physical play accessible for everyone.
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Provides weighted toys, noise-canceling headphones, wobble cushions, and emotion mirrors to aid sensory regulation.
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Packed with tactile matching tools, visual counting sets, and adaptive scissors to support diverse learning styles.
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Includes developmental mirrors, light toys, and sensory tools designed specifically for infants with developmental differences.
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Features talking brix, visual boards, and storytelling tools to help children participate without needing to speak or read aloud.
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Includes light boxes, textured objects, and visual timers to support children with visual or hearing differences.
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Offers adapted handles, grip tools, parachute gear, and easy-hold instruments to make physical play accessible for everyone.
Specialized Universal Design & Inclusion Kits
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Provides weighted toys, noise-canceling headphones, wobble cushions, and emotion mirrors to aid sensory regulation.
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Packed with tactile matching tools, visual counting sets, and adaptive scissors to support diverse learning styles.
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Includes developmental mirrors, light toys, and sensory tools designed specifically for infants with developmental differences.
How to Borrow a Kit
Complete Training:
Complete the 90-minute Introduction to Universal Design and Inclusion course on the Colorado Shines PDIS.
Submit Your Request:
Fill out the Project Include request form to reserve your specialized equipment kit.
Pick Up & Implement:
Borrow your kit from our Alamosa office for 6 weeks to use and test directly in your program!
Connect with Our Team
Annette Martinez
Education/Disabilities Manager
Build a Welcoming Space for Children of All Abilities
Access free adaptive equipment, visual tools, and personalized guidance to ensure every child in your program can fully participate.
