The Oxford English Dictionary defines inclusion as: the practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalised, such as those who have physical or intellectual disabilities and members of other minority groups.

There’s stereotypical behaviour present in society today that disabled people, particularly with physical disabilities, are de-humanised and become objectified. I have lost count of the amount of times I’m often referred to as “the wheelchair user” rather than Chelsea. People see the object before the person, and it shouldn’t be this way. 

To me, inclusion is a two-way approach. The first is providing individual/s with a sense of belonging where they can be themselves and be effective in their roles without having to worry about struggling to “fit in” to the environment around them. It's also about seeing the qualities & passion within an individual and providing them with the support to flourish instead of using our unconscious bias to focus on the barriers/challenges one might face.