It began with one very simple idea. Children with disabilities deserve to play, too.

In 2000, we cut the ribbon on our very first playground in Los Angeles, making that idea a reality for our families.

Today, Inclusion Matters by Shanes Inspiration has grown to a powerful network of 73 inclusive, sensory- and literacy-rich playgrounds throughout the world. We have playgrounds in Mexico, Israel, Canada, Ecuador, Russia and throughout the US. There are another 75 in development nationally, including in Argentina, South Africa, Armenia, the Dominican Republic and more.

Our education and community outreach programs, transform these playgrounds into classrooms where children with and without disabilities learn to see beyond their differences. These programs eliminate the damaging bias and social isolation that many children with disabilities face, and have reached over 45,000 students in more than 250 schools.

This year due to COVID-19, we are going virtual to respect the needs of our families and the community. Our number one priority is the health and safety of our runners, walks, volunteers and staff. With that in mind, we are excited that our event can be joined by anyone, anywhere, at anytime!! It's important to stay healthy and fit at this time, so please sign-up and join us for our 23rd Annual Run, Walk & Roll presented by Wells Fargo!