About the Words Matter: Language Guide
Discover essential tips on disability-inclusive language. Learn what terms to avoid and embrace alternatives that promote dignity, person-first language, and accuracy. Enhance your communication skills today!
Learn about terms to avoid and understand the impact of using inappropriate language.
Discover preferred alternatives that focus on person-first language, dignity, and accuracy.
Gain insights on how to communicate effectively while respecting diversity and promoting inclusion.
Meet MERGE Inclusion Consulting
At MERGE, we believe inclusion isn’t a trend—it’s a commitment. Our mission is to empower communities, organizations, and individuals to create environments where people of all abilities can thrive. Through speaking engagements, hands-on trainings, and community workshops, MERGE equips leaders, program providers, and caring community members with the tools to foster environments where everyone truly belongs.
What People are Saying
See how others have benefited from a MERGE Inclusion Consulting Training!
...If you are looking for an expert in inclusion within the recreation, camp, or even education field, I highly recommend reaching out to Lisa. You won't be disappointed!
Outdoor Recreation Specialist at City of Pearland, Texas
By far the most valuable part of our staff training this past summer was the MERGE training. Not only did it help provide skills and perspectives that the staff utilized all summer with our participants, but it has carried over into how we approach all of our programming as a Parks and Recreation Department! Several of our seasonal staff who work in schools during the school year expressed that the MERGE Training with Lisa was more beneficial than any of the inclusion training they’ve received through their school district. Anyone working with children and the public would benefit from Lisa’s program!
Colchester Parks and Recreation, CT
Lisa is one of the best presenters on inclusive recreation that I have heard in my thirty-five plus years as a professional in this field. She is an incredible asset to service providers, families and self-advocates.
Executive Director of Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis
...If you are looking for an expert in inclusion within the recreation, camp, or even education field, I highly recommend reaching out to Lisa. You won't be disappointed!
Outdoor Recreation Specialist at City of Pearland, Texas
Lisa is one of the best presenters on inclusive recreation that I have heard in my thirty-five plus years as a professional in this field. She is an incredible asset to service providers, families and self-advocates.
Executive Director of Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis
By far the most valuable part of our staff training this past summer was the MERGE training. Not only did it help provide skills and perspectives that the staff utilized all summer with our participants, but it has carried over into how we approach all of our programming as a Parks and Recreation Department! Several of our seasonal staff who work in schools during the school year expressed that the MERGE Training with Lisa was more beneficial than any of the inclusion training they’ve received through their school district. Anyone working with children and the public would benefit from Lisa’s program!
Colchester Parks and Recreation, CT
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