National Inclusion Project

National Inclusion Project
(formerly Bubel Aiken Foundation)
FoundedJuly 28, 2003; 21 years ago (2003-07-28)
FounderClay Aiken, Diane Bubel
Type501(c)(3) Charitable Organization
Location
  • PO Box 110104
    Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Area served
United States
Key people
  • Nick Leisey
  • (Executive Director)
  • Tonya Gillham
  • (Director of Development and Marketing)
  • Aron Hall
  • (Director of Education and Training)
  • Amanda Kloo
  • (Director of Standards and Accreditation)
[1]
Employees9
Volunteers
varies
Websitewww.inclusionproject.org

National Inclusion Project (formerly the Bubel/Aiken Foundation) is a non-profit organization, founded in 2003 by Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel, dedicated to promoting the inclusion of children with disabilities in activities with their non-disabled peers.[2]

By providing services and financial assistance, the Project supports communities and programs in creating awareness and opportunities for full inclusion where barriers break and doors open. Its goal is to create an environment for children where inclusion is embraced.[3]

On August 5, 2009, in an open letter from the founders, Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel stated "As we realized the impact the Foundation has already made, it became apparent that even bigger accomplishments could be on the horizon. To that end, we along with the rest of the Board decided that a new name for the Foundation would establish long-term credibility and stability. We sought a name that would signify the Foundation's position as a national leader on inclusion as well as recognize the Foundation's start and the efforts of its faithful supporters. After much thought and deliberation, we are proud to introduce the organization we co-founded as the National Inclusion Project".[4]

  1. ^ "National Inclusion Project". Archived from the original on 2012-05-10. Retrieved 2012-06-19.
  2. ^ Clay Aiken's Foundation Becomes The National Inclusion Project newswiretoday.com. Press Release. August 20, 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
  3. ^ American Idol - Clay Aiken Starts New Charity contactmusic.com. August 05, 2003. Retrieved 2009-08-06
  4. ^ An open letter from co-founders Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel: Archived 2009-08-09 at the Wayback Machine National Inclusion Project. August 5, 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-05