Aaron DeVries: "Championing Inclusion Is My Driving Force"

In the UnitedStates, a staggering one in five children—equivalent to over 14.5 millionkids—have been identified as having special healthcare needs, as highlighted bythe National Survey of Children's Health.   According to thePew Research Center, as of 2023, approximately 3.05 million children are livingwith single fathers across the nation, a notable decline from the peak numberrecorded in 2005. Aaron DeVries, a dedicated advocate for inclusion, shares a personalconnection to this cause as the father of a daughter with a disability. He haswitnessed firsthand the life-changing effects of inclusive education and theimportance of nurturing supportive communities.   Aaron’s missionis clear: to empower families, ensuring that every child, regardless of theirabilities, is fully embraced and supported in their environment. His passionfor championing inclusion drives his work. Alongside his parenting journey, heis the enthusiastic host of The Inclusive Dad Podcast, where he delves intotopics surrounding inclusion, offering practical insights and resources.   If you’reinterested in sharing your experiences or insights, he invites you to be aguest on his podcast, which focuses on inclusion and advocacy from theperspective of a parent. Recently, Aaron joined me to discuss these significantthemes further.   For additionalinformation, visit https://theinclusivedad.com/. To listen to the podcast, gotohttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inclusion-and-disability-advocacy-from-a/id1371390804.