52 Essential Inclusion Skills
52 Essential Inclusion Skills
52 Essential Inclusion Skills
52 Essential Inclusion Skills
52 Essential Inclusion Skills
52 Essential Inclusion cards arranged in a heart shape with the tin container on top
52 Essential Inclusion Skills

52 Essential Inclusion Skills

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An A to Z Guide to Kindness, Compassion, and Respect for Diverse Abilities.

LEVEL 1:  AWARENESS.  Redefine "normal" to reduce unfounded fears, biases, and misconceptions.

LEVEL 2:  ALLYSHIP.  Actionable inclusion skills and strategies to embrace the differences in all of us. Move from sympathy to empathy. Lip service to real kindness.

LEVEL 3:  ADVOCATE.  Concrete tips on how to advocate for yourself and others. Each card features children and adult heroes living with different illnesses and unique abilities. Learn how to speak up for yourself and represent the under-represented by sharing your story.

Language, Understanding, Kindness.

This card deck equips children and adults with the language and understanding of common disabilities and illnesses.

Inclusion Skills card deck with back of the cards lined up
six cards on topics of numb, balance, chronic

Perspective-Taking and Storytelling.

Card topics invite users to explore the real-world experiences of people with diverse abilities through a strength-based lens.

A collage of Inclusion Heroes A collage of Inclusion Heroes

WHY?

1 in 4 adults (26%) in the US has some type of disability (CDC, 2023). Of the world's population, roughly 16% live with a significant disability (1.3 billion people), or 1 in 6 of us (World Health Organization, 2023). We need to represent this underserved and, all too often, unseen audience. It is up to us to make them be seen. It is up to us to have conversations that facilitate inclusivity and kindness.

Our goal is to create a world in which everyone, regardless of ability, is represented and treated with respect and kindness.

52 Essential Inclusion cards arranged in a heart shape with the tin container on top

World Kindness Day

ABOUT THE CREATORS

A portrait of Dr. Jenny Woo

Dr. Jenny Woo

Dr. Jenny Woo is the Founder/CEO of Mind Brain Emotion. As an MBA social entrepreneur and a Ph.D., she is passionate about bridging science and practice. She dedicates her career to helping people realize their potential -- on their terms. She has worked as a Montessori School Director, a Cognitive Science Researcher on building memory and growth mindset, a certified fitness trainer, an MBA Career Coach, a University lecturer, a Management Consultant, and an HR professional in workplace engagement and wellness.

She is the creator of award-winning card games and mental health tools to help children and adults build emotional intelligence and social mastery. Her bestselling games, 52 Essential Conversations and 52 Essential Coping Skills for families, schools, and workplaces, have been featured by The Harvard Gazette, Business Insider, and Forbes.

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Julie A. Stamm

Julie A. Stamm was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2007. Following her diagnosis, Julie made it her mission to educate, advocate, and support others battling chronic illnesses. She works tirelessly to help lessen the burden each patient has to bear. Her efforts have given her the opportunity to work with physicians, patients, and foundations across the Globe.

After the birth of her son in 2016, Julie shifted her focus to supporting the children of parents with a chronic illness. Her children’s book entitled “Some Days: A tale of love, ice cream, and my mom’s chronic illness” was created to normalize differing abilities and amplify how each of us can thrive in spite of the challenges.

Julie's website: http://iamstamm.com/

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Julie and Jenny partnered with PBS and WNET Education to provide free resources on "Parenting with Health Challenges"

Parenting with a Chronic Illness

This video features Julie Stamm living with multiple sclerosis, who highlights ways that she and her son have turned tough moments into fun adventures.

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Documenting Everyday Moments

Julie Stamm shares how she and her husband use letters and photographs to capture and remember special and everyday family moments.

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Workshop: Parenting with Resilience and Empathy

Developed by Dr. Jenny Woo and WNET Education, the goal of this 45-minute workshop is to raise awareness of chronic illnesses and support parents/caregivers in navigating health challenges and disabilities, whether for themselves, their child, or their community.

Download the Facilitator Guide

Additional Resources from Health Central

A Validating Diagnosis

At the age of 26, Julie Stamm finally got a name for the mysterious symptoms she’d been having. It was MS. That set her life on a very different path.

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She's Supermom...With MS

Julie Stamm isn’t like other moms. Having MS means getting creative about how she takes care of her son, like making a ball pit in the bathtub when she was unable to take him to a birthday party.

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When MS Symptoms Get Worse

Julie Stamm talks about a time when she felt like she had control of her MS, and then she didn’t. Each time her MS symptoms progress, this mom, author, and advocate knows there will be a new normal to get used to.

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Montel William Interviews Dr. Jenny Woo
  • 5 stars: 13 (52%)
  • 4 stars: 8 (32%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (8%)
  • 2 stars: 2 (8%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Anita
I like the cards, but...

I received these cards, and I really like them. I love the message on the cards. The cards come in two sets. The challenge for me is i did not understand the instructions or how to use the cards, but I will still be able to find a creative way to use them, and that is why I like them.Each card has a word on it, and one card has the definition of the word, and the other card tells how to apply that word.That is why I love the cards so much. I gave four stars just because I did not feel the instructions were clear enough, but other than that I actually love the cards, and would recommend the cards.I think the cards are great for teachers, therapist, mental health providers, parents etc.The could be used as ice breakers, used when talking about diversity, and inclusion.These cards would be a great stocking stuffer Christmas which is right around the corner.Also all the cards have a scan code on them so you can learn more about the topic on the card which is very cool.

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D.H.
Fun

These have good questions and explanations. I like the range of vocabulary for the cards. These would be good for a group or individual session.

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Barbara T.
Wasn't what I thought

This wasn't quite what I expected. It was fun, but we couldn't relate to all the cards. I understand this is a learning game but, it didn't fit my intention for a teen group setting. Overall it's okay but we probably won't use these too often.

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Amazon Customer
A Good Idea in Theory but not Well-executed

This card deck was rather confusing and disappointing for me. The idea as described seemed sound enough, for looking at the cards themselves their purpose is not as salient as I would have hoped.For some reason, I had expected to get cards that would be like flash cards to help educate others and inspire thoughtful conversation. The premise that these can spark 52 conversations is a stretch, given that the cards have two for each concept or vocabulary term, meaning there are in actual fact 26 possibilities.The icons for the suits of the cards were designed confusingly: the hearts, clubs, etc look like little emojis with their limbs and faces. I didn’t catch on that this was a deck of playing cards right away, that’s how unobvious that part of the design is. The QR codes do lead to interesting personal stories, but playing a basic card game doesn’t really lend itself to whipping out your phone and stopping to read them. And doing so potentially shows others your cards, which is often something you don’t want to do while playing a card game.From a disability advocacy and self-advocacy standpoint, I cannot recommend this deck. The emphasis seems to be exclusively on medical disabilities and had no obvious mention of the differences between the social model of disability and the medical model. Perhaps this deck’s simply out of date.Anyway, I’d say back to the drawing board with this one.

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Jill
Thought provoking, working on emotional intelligence

These are great card games to really ask thought provoking questions. I have used variations of these questions found from books to events in my kids lives or just asking them what their high and lows are for their day. These questions take on a deeper level and really help with problem solving as well as working on emotional intelligence. I want my kids to be empathic and these questions work on kindness, compassion and respect. These are great for you as parents, or even just as adults to reflect on as well.States it’s for kids 4 and older, however, I think that might be a little mature for that age group but that depends on each child. My kids are 7 and 10 and I feel like we have engaged in a lot of discussions when they are the mindset to share.

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WifeMomLove
Great Information

I love the quality, especially of the case. The case seals tightly, keeping the cards from getting spilled all over. The cards have a wax/shine feel to them. They are flexible like playing cards and have the markings as such. I think the information on them is great. It’s been a great learning tool for my kiddos. I think the quality and value align.

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Pat
Most cards are pretty good for inclusion

Small cards, like a deck of cards. Come in a nice time to store all of the cards. The first card lists some ideas for using the cards. The A-Z cards list a word, the meaning, and then there is a card that has a prompt using the word. Most are reflective in nature, some are more action oriented.4/5 because most of the cards are useful for inclusion activities. Some of the cards start leaning towards medical without the acceptance part. They included treatment and symptoms and go through what those are. Not sure how useful those are for doing activities with students.

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justanotherbob
Great for Our Children

This has a positive effect on my children and some of the children that I encountered at school. The children learned nearly with a year's worth of from these kit: kindness and overall respect, and has made a positive change to our lives. Definitely worth the investment!

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Jane H.
Great cards, Still working on how to use in class

These cards are alphabetical and contain a variety of terms. I used some during Morning Meeting to introduce certain concepts of diversity and tolerance. I also used some when the students (6th graders) had questions about terms and these cards helped. I was not able to incorporate them into Workshop this year as a partner card game activity because a) we didn’t end up talking about all the cards and b) I wasn’t sure the best way to incorporate them into a card game. I wonder if the game aspect might work better with older students. I think this group needed the Gratitude/Attitude version more. Ha! I am switching to 1st grade next year, and I hope to continue incorporating these into Morning Meeting. The cards are well made and I like that they come in a nice protective tin. They are easy to keep on your desk or throw in a bag for groups on the go.

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Serebro
Great questions for starting conversations!

I ordered this to use with my partner and my son, DIL, and grandson; I wish for my grandson to grow up in a world where empathy, compassion, and inclusiveness aren't seen as weaknesses like my parents and my MIL and FIL do. And the best way to make that world happen is for him to learn early that different doesn't mean lesser or incapable, just that other people have different challenges in their lives, and then work to teach our friends and families the same. It may not work with some people with firmly-entrenched beliefs who won't even discuss this subject, but I believe this deck has useful conversation-starting questions for anyone whose mind isn't totally closed.The cards themselves are playing-card sized, and marked with the standard 4 suits, so they can be used as a playing card deck as well when the inclusion lessons have been learned. Each has either a description of a lifestyle factor that often needs inclusion, from mobility to balance to blindness and anxiety, or a couple of conversation-starter questions about that particular factor. They're printed on sturdy cardstock and have a glossy coating, and the box is sturdy enough to tuck in a pocket when heading to a workshop or family gathering.

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Reeves
Loved them! Great perspective

As someone in their thirties, I appreciate practical tools that can make complex topics approachable, and this set nails it. The prompts are insightful and nurture emotional intelligence, which is crucial in today's world. They're not just for kids; I've learned a thing or two about physical wellness and mental health myself.One of the standout features is the focus on inclusivity. The cards cover a wide range of topics, from neurodivergence to chronic pain management, in a language that's easy to understand. I was impressed with how they handle sensitive subjects like invisible illness and disability – it's done with respect and empathy. The stories of real people living with strength and resilience are both inspiring and educational.They're not just educational; they're a great conversation starter and a tool for building social awareness. I've used them in a couple of group settings, and they've been a hit every time. The quality of the cards is top-notch, too – durable and well-designed.

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Matt
Fun set!

This is a fun set of cards that give a wide range of tips for inclusuion and kindness. Comes in a metal tin box, easy to open and use.

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OHJen
Handy Teaching Resource

I bought these cards to use in my mental health counseling practice, but I think they're better suited for classrooms, youth groups, home school, teams & clubs, etc. The cards are sturdy and attractive, and it's fun to shuffle and pick skills at random. I considered using them in one on one counseling, but after looking through them and considering how to incorporate the into my practice, I realized they were really going to be better for a younger audience in a group setting, or for people for whom inclusive skills were a new topic. Charming, fun, and useful in the right setting. I would definitely recommend these Essential Inclusion Skills cards to anyone looking to build pro-social skills.

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Blaine Rout
Good Educational Tool

Works well with its intended goal. Helps educate on emotion-centered ideas/topics. Card stock is thick and good quality. The metal case is good as well.Overall a good product, but the price is frankly not justifiable. The markup on a pack of cards is a little silly in my opinion. Regardless, it is a useful educational tool.

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Jillie Pintuck, Ph.D.
Great concept, but the actual definitions fall a little short

I love the idea of having an educational stack of cards sitting in an office while you wait, but I was a little disappointed with this particular set. The creators go thought the alphabet and define words like abled, balanced, chronic, emergency, etc. on each card in the deck. I don't think trying to follow the alphabet is the best approach to any field of study. For example, "numb" is their selection for "n." Shouldn't "neurodiversity" be in there?? I think it would be better to use as many of the most important terms related to inclusion as possible rather than trying to hit every letter of the alphabet once. With that said, I am pro-education and the concept of having a set of educational cards about a particular field is a neat idea.

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Allen
Card Deck Deals in Strengthening Personal Character

Most excellent - four suits of Ace to King cards with notations on each card for strengthening personal character and/or playing card games. I first used this full deck to break in the cards by playing a card game. My cribbage partner and I liked the design and feel of the cards. We took turns riffle shuffling and dealing the cards during our game. Occasionally, we took a brief break in our game to discuss the title word and the thoughtful question on a card we decided to talk about when it came into view while we counted the points, or lack thereof, in our crib. The topics for discussion on these cards are appropriate for opening meaningful dialog between interested parties. The cards are cleverly designed to facilitate easy Internet access to additional topic details via a QR code on each card. This deck of playing cards is cost effective when used to help strengthen personal character traits and habits in regard to topics of diversity and disability.

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Amazonian Man
Cute playing card designs with great meanings

This is a great educational or therapeutic tool to use. The cards are small enough for kids with smaller hands. The words are typed on each card with inclusion type words, examples and exercises on them. They are set up as a pack of playing cards and you can be creative in how you include them in your interactions with children and adults alike.

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Amazon customer
Love these cards!

I've never had a deck of cards with essential skills on them for kids to learn. I think this is one of a kind card to have and to keep. It is a bit pricy, but if this is a learning tool for any ages, I think would be well worth it. The cards came in a tin box, which is really nice, and the deck is not flimsy at all. I think this would be a wonderful tool to spent time with young ones and discuss with them about what's said on the cards. Good for all ages!!

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P. D.
Good quality

The quality of the cards is nice. I ordered the cards for middle school character education. Some of the cards were not useful but most of them are great conversation starters. Overall good but the price is a bit high.

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Pamela Carter
Great Tool for Adults or Children

I am very impressed with this set of cards. I like the design, from awareness to allyship to learning to advocate- this deck of cards covers it well. They come in a super handy tin container which will make keeping them clean and easy to transport. I actually picked these up for my daughter who teaches school, but once they arrived and I had a chance to review them I decided to keep these for my own personal teaching needs and will have to reorder her another set! Great quality and a good price!

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