Inclusion is the act of creating a welcoming, accessible and accommodating environment where everyone can fully participate to his/her potential. When youth with disabilities can fully participate alongside peers without disabilities, they have an opportunity to gain skills and experiences, demonstrate their capabilities and change attitudes. Inclusion is not a program, it’s an attitude. Inclusion is belonging.
Over the past decade, MEAF has invested $3.6 million in 60 community organizations which leveraged an additional $7.4 million to develop models and best practices for inclusion. This investment directly served 120,000 youth, trained 12,000 adult leaders, and has the potential to impact 12 million young people, so that all can belong.

Include All Girls Initiative
Organization: Girl Scouts of the USA
Grants: $416,250
Years: 2002-2013
Mentoring for All
Organization: Partners for Youth with DIsabilities
Grants: $189,375
Years: 1994-2012
Youth Sports Mentoring Program
Organization: Disabled Sports USA
Amount: $85,000
Years: 2006, 2008
I am Norm National Inclusion Campaign
Organizations: Kids Included Together, National Inclusion Project, USA TODAY Charitable Foundation
Grants: $50,000
Years: 2009 - 2013

Everyone should have an opportunity to fully participate in society, be it in schools, community organizations, recreational opportunities or jobs. By providing accommodation and support, creating universally designed infrastructure and programs, and adopting inclusive practices and attitudes, myths can be dispelled and barriers can be reduced to allow the full participation of all.
Mitsubishi Electric employee volunteers invest hundreds of hours and Matching Grant dollars each year to support inclusive education and recreation programs in their communities. Over its history, MEAF has provided millions of dollars in grants to support the development of accessible technology and universally designed curriculum to help empower youth.

Over the Edge for KIT
Organization: Kids Included Together
Grants: $5,000
Years: 2011-2012
Mentoring for All
Organization: Partners for Youth with DIsabilities
Grants: $189,375
Years: 1994-2012
Employees on the M.O.V.E.
Inclusive Crew Model
Organization: The Corps Network
Grants: $122,000
Years: 2007-2009

Making Changes for the Better in society begins by raising awareness of the need for change. For too long, people with disabilities have been marginalized and not been given full access to opportunity. By working to create an inclusive society, where people are judged on their ability rather than their disability, progress will be made in ensuring that all really means all.
Mitsubishi Electric Organized Volunteer Efforts (MOVE) supports employee volunteers engaged in organizations in their communities. MEAF’s National Grants promote innovative practices encourage other philanthropic organizations to support disability issues, as we work to raise awareness and make Changes for the Better.

Over the Edge for KIT
Organization: Kids Included Together
Grants: $5,000
Years: 2011-2012
Include All Girls Initiative
Organization: Girl Scouts of the USA
Grants: $416,250
Years: 2002-2013
Employees on the M.O.V.E.
