California Making Access Possible (MAP)

Welcome to the California Making Access Possible (MAP) to Inclusion and Belonging!

Funded by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), MAP provides a clearing -house of resources to support the inclusion of young children with disabilities or at risk for developmental delays in their child care, preschool, transitional kindergarten or out-of-school time programs.

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Winter 2025 Newsletter

Celebrating the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 50th Anniversary

California MAP celebrates the 50th Anniversary of IDEA with resources to gain a better understanding of the law.

Fall 2025 Newsletter

Back to School Refresher

In this issue: Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Universal Design for Learning, and Child Development Resources!

Professional Development

Professional Development Opportunities for the 2025-2026 School Year

In this issue: Find details on State and National Conferences and Upcoming Webinars for the 2025-2026 program year.

Newsletter

2025 Summer Film Festival

In this issue: Videos and documentaries that provide an opportunity to learn about the needs, challenges and joys of children and adults with disabilities. Enjoy!

Professional Development

2025-2026 Inclusion Webinar Series

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS), in collaboration with WestEd, is happy to announce a series of free webinars coming soon through the CDSS funded Beginning Together project.

Winter 2025 Newsletter

Resources for Systems Change and Resources to Support Families

In this issue: This newsletter focuses on resources supporting efforts for systems change toward a more inclusive early care and education system in California and resources to help you understand and support families.

Summer 2024 Newsletter

Part 2: Resources for Addressing Unique Needs

In this issue: Resources to address unique needs for individualized support for inclusion.

Spring 2024 Newsletter

Part I: State and Federal Resources

In this issue: Important resources supporting inclusion gathered from the state and federal government.

"When inclusive [practice] is fully embraced, we abandon the idea that children have to become 'normal' in order to contribute to the world. Instead, we search for and nourish the gifts that are inherent in all people. We begin to look beyond typical ways of becoming valued members of the community, and in doing so, begin to realize the achievable goal of providing all children with an authentic sense of belonging."

Norman Kunc (1992)