Mission

Inclusive Sol expands access to disability services, fosters community connections, and advances public awareness to promote equity and inclusion for individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.

Vision

A world where every individual with a disability has equitable access to resources, representation, and opportunities to thrive—empowered by inclusive communities and systemic change.

The Inspiration

The spark for Inclusive Sol ignited in the wake of a moment that forever altered the course of my life: the day we received the jolting diagnosis for my son Elijah Sol, just two weeks past his first birthday.

In that moment, we confronted a reality we had never fathomed. The doctors delivered the news with a weight that seemed to crush the air from the room. They spoke of spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, significant hypertonia and hyperreflexia. Then they mentioned the use of splints and unevenness that would require medication or possibly surgery. He had primitive reflexes retained and a heightened risk of epilepsy. Amidst it all, they offered practical advice – to ensure wide doorways for wheelchair access at home and that he should be able to talk with therapy. It was an avalanche of information, a wave of emotions.

And then, with the weight of the diagnosis, the medical staff sent us home, left to grapple with the enormity of it all empty-handed. Where do we even begin? A question echoed through my mind: Where do I find my anchor and tribe?

WHY

In that moment of shock and grief, Inclusive Sol was born. I spent many months scouring the Internet, in a sea of calls and emails, to find answers. My intention wasn’t to create a resource hub. I wanted to extend a lifeline for families like ours, navigating the uncharted waters of cerebral palsy. My call to action was to serve and illuminate the path forward as a community.

I know I’m not the first person who has wondered where the practical information is on understanding the services my toddler was eligible for, securing the best therapies, what type of equipment I would need to order, what insurance covers, and whether there are other parents to connect with in the same boat to learn from. Health equity and building community have become at the top of my mind!

Inclusive Sol offers vital support such as a parent and caregiver support group, CP-specific resources, and opportunities for families to connect with others facing similar challenges, all at no cost. Join our tribe and find your soul!

In solidarity,

Reena De Asis, Founder, Inclusive Sol

Empowering Families, Enriching Lives: @Inclusive_Sol