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inclusion

Inclusion refers to the principle that all students, including those with disabilities or diverse learning needs, have the right to participate meaningfully in regular school environments alongside their peers. Inclusive education focuses on adapting teaching methods, supports, and environments so that students can access learning, social interaction, and school life on an equitable basis. This may include accommodations, assistive technology, support staff, flexible instruction, and adjustments to the classroom environment. Inclusion is not simply about physical presence in a classroom; it means that students are supported in ways that allow them to participate, learn, and belong. In British Columbia, inclusive education is supported by human rights protections, including the duty to accommodate under the British Columbia Human Rights Code, which requires schools to remove barriers and provide necessary supports so students can access education equitably.