Count Me In’ emphasizes the importance of inclusion

Submitted by Kate Gibbs

Crisanna MacLeod and Pete Bourke are pictured being well entertained as Kate Gibbs and Dave Oaks change places during the presentation of the generous sponsorship by the Kinsmen members ,who are supporting Gibbs’ next inclusion initiative; the important 2023/2024 adaptation of her successful school history lesson on disabilities; People who have Diverse Abilities(PWD’s).

Gibbs will be available to be contracted to facilitate educational presentations and staff orientations to business owners, community organizations, and individuals who are interested in learning how to be advocates for inclusion and accessibility in all areas of their lives.Gibbs’ inclusion projects are currently funded by grants and sponsorships to validate and put into actionher mission statement of, ‘Count me in leads with a confident, honest voice, celebrating differences andinspiring new actions based on inclusion, love and respect for all people in all places.’

Full- and part time locals who recognize the importance of inclusion are invited to contact Gibbs to joinher team by offering their expertise, technical support, and/or financial sponsorship to ‘Count Me In’. TheColumbia Valley Chamber of Commerce is the umbrella organization that manages all funding for ‘Count MeIn’. Pete Bourke, the CVCC Executive Director generously offers his valued professional expertise and- personal commitment to Gibbs’ projects.

Are you able to name five excellent accessibility features in this photo? Check Kate's blog “Kate’sInclusion Adventures” for the correct answer, which can be found at https://katesinclusionadventures. blogspot.com

Left to right: Kate Gibbs, of ‘Count Me In’; Dave Oaks, representing The Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley; Crisanna MacLeod, business mentor and; Pete Bourke, executive director. Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce. Photo submitted

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