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"Inclusion is the future,
and trying to differentiate between people, instead of including all people and working together, is just the wrong message
and the wrong direction."Mayor Chris Coleman, St. Paul, Minnesota
"The
promise of democracy begins with free elections and majority rule -- but it is fulfilled by minority rights, and equal justice,
and an inclusive society in which every person belongs." President George
W. Bush
"People have a responsibility to
create an inclusive dialogue, one that is inclusive of all cultures." Lois
Moses, Poet, Actress, and Attorney
"People
with disabilities have every right to full use and inclusion to their community, regardless of that community's size." Mack J. Marsh Jr., Director of New Horizons Independent Living Services
"New technology can help to level the playing field for people with disabilities
and that's what we must aim for in an inclusive society." Phil Hope,
Department for Education and Skills, United Kingdom
As
a society, we’ve learned that we’re all better off when everyone is included in the opportunities of this great
nation. U. S. Senator Ted Kennedy
We pray for the day when all of our history is totally inclusive, when all of our children will routinely
learn about the richness of our heritage as a nation, one to which all of our cultural groups have made a contribution that
is accepted and appreciated. Rev. Robert Graetz
"Whether a pig or a dog, a mouse or a whale, all animals have the same capacity
to feel, and we hope people will extend their circle of compassion to include all animals." Anita Singh, PETA
"One of
the great things that any community can do is not teach tolerance, but live tolerance, not talk respect, but live inclusivity." Michael Pritchard, Speaker/Humorist
"Just as we congratulate those included in the ranks of the successful, we must never forget those excluded
from even the hope of joining." Tony Blair, Prime Minister,
United Kingdom
"Inclusion and fairness in the workplace
. . . is not simply the right thing to do; it's the smart thing to do." Alexis
Herman, former U. S. Secretary of Labor
“A
healthy community is inclusive of all its citizens." Keith P. Jones,
Boston, MA
“For those with disabilities who are able
to work, paid employment offers the best means of combating poverty and promoting social inclusion. Employment also gives
people self respect and opens the way for them to participate fully in society.” Seamus
Brennan, Minister for Social Affairs, Ireland
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"If you exclude anybody, you ultimately exclude a part of yourself." KokHeong McNaughton, Los Alamos Community Volunteer
"I think it's good to reach out and include everyone. We need to reach out to each other and develop
relationships that really focus on dignity and respect for each other." Vince
Benjamin, Beatrice State Developmental Center
"In
the United States, more than 1 million Americans lived with HIV in 2003; 32 percent are Caucasian, 50 percent are African-American
and 15 percent are Latino, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Since minorities both in the United States and worldwide
bear the greatest burden of HIV-1, future research should be inclusive of all." Dr.
Muredach Reilly, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology at the University of Pennsylvania
"By first admitting to our racist practices rather than indulging in the feel-better
politics of denial is one of the foremost steps we must take toward social and economic inclusion." Alan Aja, Adjunct Professor in Puerto Rican & Latino Studies at Brooklyn College-City
University of New York
“When we include everybody,
everybody benefits.” Chris Owens, Candidate for U.S. Congress,
11th Congressional District, Brooklyn, N.Y.
"We dare
not forget that inclusion, not exclusion, is the way of grace." Denise
Ackerman, South African theologian
"The poor
and the marginalized should not only be subjects but also central actors in the design of inclusive public policies." Jose Antonio Ocampo, UN Undersecretary General for Economic and Social Affairs
"Equality and inclusion means that everyone has a place on
the playing field. Priority seating on the sidelines is simply not good enough in 2006." Donal Cashman, Chairman of Enable Ireland
"Inclusion
is important. You cannot design a development program unless you bring everyone to it, men and women." Christian J. Poortman, Vice President of World Bank in Middle East and North Africa
(MENA) Region
Within the next five years, everyone will
be preaching inclusion." Carlton Pearson, Gospel of Inclusion
"People who suffer from mental health problems remain one of
the most excluded groups in society." Rosie Winterton, Health
Minister, United Kingdom
"We need unhappy people in
our world... Unhappiness and discontent inspire movements for change. Living in a comfort zone, the environment of what we
deem to be happiness, does little to help entertain or initiate solutions for inclusiveness of all." Judy Harris, Adjunct Faculty Member in Women’s Studies at Indiana University-Purdue
University Fort Wayne
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“Integration starts at the local level. Here people experience
in their daily life whether they are treated equally and with dignity. Local and regional authorities have a vital role to
play in creating an inclusive society free of discrimination and based on mutual respect. They are in the front line of the
battle against discrimination.” Beate Winkler , Director of
the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia
"Inclusion
is the heart of democracy.” Geraldine Van Bibber, Commissioner
of Yukon, Canada
"Disabled children should
be included in all aspects of society. It's artificial to have it any other way." Rob
Franke, Special Education Consultant
"You
are not a God who excludes. You are the God of all. Only you are Our Father and all your children are brothers and sisters.
Give us a wise heart so that inclusive love triumphs. Do not allow your children to fear one other, hate one another, hurt
one another. Don't allow us to have fear towards people who are different. Help this country to be stronger by uniting in
our diversity." Cardinal Roger Mahony
"A community that excludes even one of its members is no community at all." Dan Wilkins
"Jesus
never excluded anybody, so we as Christians ought to reach out and do just as Jesus did, reach out and try to include everybody." Anthony Murdock, Indianapolis
"Inclusion
is not a strategy to help people fit into the systems and structures which exist in our societies; it is about transforming
those systems and structures to make it better for everyone. Inclusion is about creating a better world for everyone." Diane Richler, President, Inclusion International
Everyone wants to be included. Michelle Hatfield,
Santa Maria Times, California
"To be a successful
business in today’s culture you need to create an environment of inclusion where people feel valued and integrated into
a company’s mission, vision and business strategy at all levels. When employees’ skills and knowledge are recognized,
appreciated and utilized they are more engaged in contributing to an organizations’ success. They are more willing to
go the ‘extra mile’ and share ideas and innovation. They spread the word that your organization is a great place
to work. They are enthusiastic about recruiting their talented colleagues to fill open positions who bring new ideas and diverse
ways of thinking, solving problems and expanding market share." Simma
Lieberman, "The Cross-cultural Conversationalist"
Bridging the digital divide with inclusiveness must be a central value of our broadband efforts. Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader of the U. S. House of Representatives
"Inclusive national societies, capable of dealing with diversity, are those in
the best position to grow and prosper. The same applies to the international community." Celso
Amorim, Foreign Minister, Brazil
Diversity
is not just about race. It is about the acceptance and inclusion of all people – regardless of age, sexual preference,
religious orientation, or special needs or disabilities. Esther Wu,
The Dallas Morning News
"Inclusive growth happens
when everyone participates in the economy." VINOD VYASULU, Consulting
Economist, India
``Play is how our kids learn and
grow, and it's so important that everybody is included in play.'' Carol McGlinn,
Michigan
“Inclusiveness is a commitment to
include everyone as we make decisions, conduct business, hold events and educate our children.” Mayor Ted Ellis, Bluffton, Indiana
“We all remember a time when we were excluded from something. If we can get in touch with that, we can
focus on where others are being excluded, even inadvertently.” Mayor
Ted Ellis, Bluffton, Indiana
“When
we work toward a diverse workplace in which everyone is included and respected, we all benefit.” Edmund Memi, Boeing
"I
try every Sunday to respect what my parishioners bring. Their minds, their life experience and the traditions from which they
come all must be considered so that everyone is included in the worship experience." Rev.
Marjorie E. Nunes, Summerfield United Methodist Church, Connecticut
"Educational programs should be designed to facilitate inclusive attitudes among all children." Dr. Melanie Killen, University of Maryland
"Inclusion is a climate where everyone brings their talents to the table." Charlotte Westerhaus, Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion, National Collegiate Athletic
Association
“Inclusion is not a buzzword;
it’s a way of thinking." Ed Pokonzie, Sudbury (Canada)
Mayoral Candidate
"'Exclusion' always means
a division. 'Inclusion' indicates unity, or a oneness." Stewart Elliott,
Evansville, Indiana
“Inclusion is a step beyond
accessibility." Jerry Lokken, Parks and Recreation Department,
Groton, Connecticut
"Celebrations in the workplace
are for everyone. Remember that productivity in the workplace is increased when everyone feels valued and included." Patreese Ingram, Associate Professor of Agricultural and Extension Education, College of
Agricultural Sciences, Penn State
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“We want Heaven on Earth, not war and suffering. Christ has always
been about justice and love for the poor. Christianity is about inclusion, not exclusion through narrow political agendas
or wedge issues.” Kety Esquivel,
Co-Executive Director of CrossLeft
"The test of true
'community' is not its sighs of pity for its vulnerable citizens, but its acts of acceptance and inclusion." Christina Hurr, Superintendent for the Butler County Board of Mental Retardation and
Developmental Disabilities, Ohio
"Research shows that
countries that accept and include gay people are more successful economically and they are also more dynamic, inclusive and
creative places to live." Kieran Rose, Gay and Lesbian Equality
Network, Ireland
"It is important to create inclusive
communities, because each one of us has the potential to affect change where we are, whether it is within our homes, with
our partners or children, at work, in church groups or in our community organizations. We all have a responsibility to create
communities that include and respect diverse backgrounds and experiences." Natalie
Benway, Iowa City
"'All men are created equal'
is a policy of inclusion and not exclusion." Andre Daher, Sedona,
Arizona
"Sustained high growth can be preserved only
if we include all social groups in a modern, humane vision of an egalitarian society, where all sections are winners." JAYAPRAKASH NARAYAN, Coordinator of the Lok Satta movement and Vote India
"When we learn to be inclusive, we can be a world of shalem,
or wholeness, and create a world of shalom, which is peace." Rabbi Ted
Riter, Temple Adat Elohim, California
“We
desperately need interfaith approaches … to unity and peace. We need to embrace the inclusiveness of God’s love.” Rev. Otis Young, First-Plymouth Congregational Church, Nebraska
The answer is inclusion and diversity not segregation and exclusion. FRANK TETTO, New Jersey Inclusion Advocate
“Inclusion promotes equity. Equitable systems promote satisfaction.” Ayanna Epps, Conciliation Specialist
"Once
you have a commitment to inclusiveness, you'll simply find a way around barriers." Kevin
Taylor, Professor, Cal Poly (California)
"To
be truly successful, companies must have an open and inclusive work environment and draw on the talents and experiences of
all employees." Doug DelGrosso, President and Chief Operating
Officer, Lear Corp.
"Only together can we create a
future of inclusion and unity." King Abdullah II, Jordan
“The overall objective of leadership in a diverse society
is to build a peaceful, tolerant, inclusive and purposeful society that will encourage and empower all citizens to reach the
highest points of their creative and productive abilities." President
Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria
"War and it's
tragic repercussions are inclusive of all; surely a model for peace should strive for such inclusiveness." Prince Hassan bin Talal, Jordan
"I fervently believe that one of the hallmarks of a truly civilised, caring and advanced society is the
level of acceptance and inclusiveness it has towards minority groups." See
Leong, Malaysia
"The best innovation comes
from inclusive work environments that foster diverse ideas, nurture people with diverse talent and backgrounds, and create
strong relationships with diverse communities." Mark Parker,
CEO, Nike, Inc.
"The spirit of 'community' is not
a sense of inclusion intended for the select, self-elected few - it refers to everyone and is a two-way street." Heather Guidone, Warwick, New York
"A healthy democracy is one in which all people feel that they can make their views heard, so it is important
that young people's voices are valued and considered as part of an inclusive society." Nanaia Mahuta, Youth Affairs Minister, New Zealand
"Inclusive dialogue means just that. If you are part of the problem then you are part of the solution." Jim Gibney, Irish News, Northern Ireland
"Peace is to include everybody." Mallory Highfill,
Student, Wilson's Creek 5-6th Grade School, Battlefield, Missouri
"We
do not believe in a 'clash of civilizations.' What we believe in is enrichment of the human condition through cultural inclusiveness
and a 'confluence of civilizations.'" Prime Minister Manmohan Singh,
India
"A fair, strong, and inclusive global economy
is not just an idealistic goal – it is critical to the stability and prosperity of the entire world." King Abdullah II, Jordan
"All
of us must understand that an inclusive accessible environment is not only for disabled people. It is for each one of us.
It is for pregnant women, people with temporary disabilities, children, elderly." Shivani
Gupta, Inclusive Environments Specialist, India
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"We must be tolerant of our differences and bond together as a
nation, and, in a larger sense, as a whole world, by the spiritual virtue of love, which by its nature is inclusive rather
than exclusive." Fran Flint, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
"While polarizing political debates continue to divide groups,
it is more important than ever for local governments to step up and find ways for their citizens to connect with one another.
A community is only as good as its most disenfranchised citizen and as we face the tough issues ahead of us, the only viable
solutions will be those in which all community members have a say." Donald
J. Borut, Executive Director, National League of Cities
"You
should include everybody, that's how you stop bullying." Buffo,
World's Strongest Clown
"The ideal of living in a
diverse and inclusive community is no longer a social ideal, it is about an economic and political reality in the making.
All of us need to expand our comfort zones for the century that lies ahead." Robert
Shelton, University of Arizona, President
"This
is an inclusive country. Everybody is included and frankly we need everybody. Going forth in this 21st century we must make
sure everybody has the same opportunities, because this is America." Ned
Lamont, Candidate, U. S. Senate
"If the immigrant
family is not ensured a real possibility of inclusion and participation, it is difficult to expect its harmonious development." Pope Benedict XVI
"Inclusion
is such a key component of changing society." Peggy Curry,
Milford, Ohio
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"Do we accept the Scriptural texts as being both relevant and binding?
Or does the Spirit have yet more to teach us through modern science and the cries of yet another minority longing for full
inclusion in the body of Christ?" Archbishop Andrew Hutchison,
Canada
"Inclusive schools tend to be successful schools
where kindness and acceptance of diversity prevails." TINA CALABRO AND
PAM DeGEORGE, Parents of Children with Disabilities, Pennsylvania
"The philosophy of jazz represents tolerance, teamwork and inclusion. That's what America is about. The
music reflects that." Thelonious Monk Jr.
"Educators have the power to create an environment of equity and tolerance, but
sometimes it takes courage. I see it as my responsibility to be a role model and, if necessary, an activist for educational
practices that foster understanding, acceptance and inclusion of everyone whom we are trusted to educate." Kathleen Sullivan, Vermont Teacher of the Year
"Diversity gives us the potential to excel. But diversity in itself is not enough. We need inclusion
to really reach that potential." Raji Rhys-Wietecha, Director
of the Diversity Resource Office, University of Arizona
"There
is social cohesion only if people feel they belong and they are included." Mr
Sin Boon Ann, MP, Singapore
"We need to amplify
our voice. It is a voice against extremism, for the theology of inclusion and against the theology of hate, and for the theology
of love and compassion and mercy that is based on the authentic message of Islam. That is the only way we are going to defeat
al-Qaida." Salam Al-Marayati, Executive Director, Muslim Public
Affairs Council, Los Angeles
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