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In June 2026, Wesley becomes the first child with Down Syndrome known to ever graduate from a general education NYC Public School. IWF and Wesley fought for equity and inclusion. We Won! Learn more at: https://makingabrand.co/lee-wesley-clark-ii-overcoming-the-odds-and-changing-the-narrative/
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR ALL!
"WE ARE ALL THE SAME: INCLUSION" - By Lee Wesley Clark II (available on amazon - #1 Best Seller)
- Wesley has recently published a book on Amazon. It's entitled "WE ARE ALL THE SAME: Inclusion by Lee Wesley Clark II. It's an amazing story of inclusion, artful collaborations and friendship. Please purchase books on Amazon for yourself, your family, friends, community or business at: https://www.amazon.com/WE-ARE-ALL-SAME-Inclusion/dp/B0BRCXD1N5 ($14.99 paperback or kindle $7.99).
WE ARE ALL THE SAME: Inclusion Paperback
by Lee Wesley Clark II (Author)4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (19)See all formats and editionsLee Wesley Clark, 11 (WESLEY) is the author of "WE ARE ALL THE SAME." Wesley, is a teenage boy living in Brooklyn Heights, New York and attends a typical urban public high school. Wesley is diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Often smiling, he is a jovial source of inspiration to many.
INCLUSION affords all children a fair chance to learn and thrive equally. Inclusion means: "Everyone Matters." The author, Wesley is the first known child living with Down Syndrome in NYC public school history to graduate from its general education middle school and to be admitted to an inclusive public NYC high school. He has been featured in the award-winning documentary entitled, "Forget Me Not" by Director Olivier Bernier. Wesley has been captioned on Chasing News, Channel 9, and 1 1 News, Montclair TV34, NY Post, Education.org and various publications. Wesley loves drawing, playing the piano, technology, hanging with friends and farm visits.
A rare find, this book gives a snapshot into his life and daily experiences at school. Wesley would like the world to know that - we are all the same. The book narrative symbolically highlights Wesley's first day of high school, the experiences and lessons learned that ultimately change history. While the book is fictional, it reflects a culmination of school events that are closely aligned to those experienced by the author. Here, Wesley meets diverse and amazing students in the classroom. The classroom exchange, evokes love, friendship and inclusion for all. It showcases individual differences but celebrates unity! We believe that it is a fun and engaging read for school-aged children. It is also a teaching guide for educators seeking to identify ways to implement inclusive models for youth.
Our Story: A Mom's Battle to Inclusion
Inclusion Works Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Educational Pubic Charity was initially inspired by Tanya Williams, a retired NYC police officer, youth advocate and parent of children with learning disabilities and the sister of Kim A. Williams Clark. Kim a New York licensed attorney and higher education administrator, became the parent of “Wesley.” Wesley is a loving, caring and intelligent boy with Down Syndrome (now enrolled in General Education). Early-on, Kim faced many obstacles in identifying caring and welcoming schools for her son Wesley. First, discovering her baby (Wesley) hidden in a basement classroom by his daycare providers and any from his typically developing peers. As a result, she decided to create an environment where no parent would suffer discrimination based on disability. Kim believes that all children should have access to the same quality education, social access and professional opportunities as youth without disabilities. In response, Kim and Wesley formed Inclusion Works!
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PRESS COVERAGE
NOW AND...
Development Awareness Month - https://www.youtube.com/live/J7bj_YcWc14?si=ZiPFCQa9Xp5RtIy7
(NOTE: Lee Wesley Clark recognition at 27 minutes point of video footage)
THEN:
NY POST - "INCLUSIVE school is plotting to force our boy with Down Syndrome. 2018/01/29 Click Here to Read. https://nypost.com/2018/01/29/inclusive-school-is-plotting-to-force-out-boy-with-down-syndrome-parents/
EDUCATIONPOST.ORG - "What Happens When Even the 'Best' Neighborhood School Treats Its Students With Disabilities Horribly? 2018/03/16 Click Here to Read. http://educationpost.org/what-happens-when-even-the-best-neighborhood-school-treats-its-students-with-disabilities-horribly/
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An inclusion classroom segment from 'Forget Me Not' a movie by Olivier Bernier featuring Inclusion Works and Wesley.