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Inclusion NB is leading in the creation of opportunities for people with an intellectual or developmental disability to live full and valued lives in all aspects of society.

Inclusion NB (formerly the New Brunswick Association for Community Living)  is a provincial, non-profit organization that works on behalf of children and adults with an intellectual or developmental disability and their families, to ensure individuals, with the support of their families, have the option to choose the supports they need to live meaningful lives and participate in their communities as valued and contributing members.

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When you donate your used clothing and household items, you are helping to support children and adults with an intellectual disability throughout each milestone of their lives.

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At Home - Activities and Resources

NBACL is happy to offer a list of engaging activities and resources (for all ages) to keep parents/guardians and their children learning and having fun during their time away from school.

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‘I always wanted to be on my own’

Inclusion NB programs support Olivia on her path to independence In high school, Olivia Fleming had a big goal: to be a strong, independent woman.   Today, the 22-year-old is living a dream realized, with a full-time job, a car, and her own boutique apartment in a brand-new building in the heart of Fredericton, where she […]

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Impact Story: Matthew Brown

At age 36, Matthew Brown has lived his adult life in special care homes. In talking with friends, he decided he wanted to find a job and, for the first time, live on his own. With the support of Inclusion New Brunswick, he’s making strides into that journey today – with an optimistic outlook and […]

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Executive Director Search

Hello Inclusion Partners, We want to update you on the progress in selecting our new Executive Director. A board search committee has been established and we have engaged the executive search firm of KBRS to assist with the search.  KBRS has worked with our search committee, members of our Inclusion NB team, and community partners to […]

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An Important Update from Inclusion NB

To Our Friends and Partners in Inclusion, I wanted to share that Sarah Wagner, our Executive Director, has informed the Board of Directors that she will be joining the Office of the Child, Youth and Seniors’ Advocate, as Deputy Advocate – Public Affairs, beginning in September of 2023.   On behalf of the entire organization, the Board […]

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Volunteer Opportunity – Inclusion NB Board of Directors

Inclusion NB is leading the creation of opportunities for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability to live full and valued lives in all aspects of society. We are seeking motivated community members to serve on the Inclusion NB Board of Directors for a three-year term (with a renewal opportunity of one additional three-year term). […]

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Band of brothers

Christian Arsenault has played the drums since 2006, when he got a beginner kit to bang on at home, but it wasn’t until Inclusion NB’s social inclusion program connected him to a local music producer, that he had the chance to play in a band. “It’s given me this feeling like there’s something else; there’s […]

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‘I don’t know where I’d be without them.’ 

Transition to Work program helps Deven find work, career path Deven Stewart is ready for his next chapter after he graduates from Oromocto High School in June. Thanks to Transition to Work, a program that helps high school students with intellectual disabilities get workforce-ready, he’s already combined his passions for hockey and people into a […]

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A victory for Inclusive Education in New Brunswick

To Our Partners in Inclusion: As many of you are aware, the provincial government’s plans to amend Bill 46, the Education Act, were halted today. This is a victory for our inclusive education movement in New Brunswick.  While much focus has been on how the proposed changes to Bill 46 related to governance, it’s important […]

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Help us get Bill C-22 passed

Dear Partners in Inclusion: We need your voice to complete this important work and get Bill C-22 passed. C-22, An Act to reduce poverty and to support the financial security of persons with disabilities by establishing the Canada disability benefit and making a consequential amendment to the Income Tax Act, must be prioritized. The timing […]

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Educators Recognized for their Extraordinary Commitment to Creating Inclusive Spaces within New Brunswick Schools

May 16, 2023 FREDERICTON, N.B. – In a ceremony today at Government House, four New Brunswick educators were recognized with National Inclusive Education Awards for their exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication to inclusive education. The awards are presented annually in partnership with Inclusion Canada, with the teachers being nominated by their peers. “These educators embody […]

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Providing Clarity to Recent CBC News Story

To our partners in Inclusion,  While Inclusive Education has been an area of focus since our inception over 65 years ago, in recent days, you will have seen the conversation be brought to the forefront through media stories. We wanted to take this opportunity to clarify some points that appeared in a recent piece by […]

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