Promote full inclusion by advancing attitudes that value persons with disabilities while enhancing access to all aspects of the human experience. IHD fosters the development of attitudes that promote the increased inclusion of individuals with disabilities in their communities. Attitudes, as barriers to or facilitators of inclusion, go hand-in-hand with access. Access, commonly thought of as access to services and supports, has a much broader meaning: while services are essential for inclusion, access also refers to access to information, education, inclusive physical environments, community participation, friendships, and relationships. Conceptually, access and attitude have reciprocal roles in promoting or inhibiting inclusion.
Asynchronous online access, participants can engage in the course content anywhere they have an internet connection. The LMS is Canvas, which is accessible from phones and computers alike.
Free to all. Professional growth students are not required to pay tuition or fees to access these classes. Some courses have required textbooks.
Many school districts accept the professional growth certificates earned through the program for salary advancement. The certificates are guaranteed to be valid for recertification through the ADE Certification Unit.