Supporting People in an Inclusive Society: An Inclusive Society Supports Model

Abstract

[EN]Background: People with intellectual and developmental disabilities have faced negative stereotypes, but progress in recognising their rights has shifted perspectives towards inclusion and civil rights in international frameworks. Methods: The article positions the inclusive society supports model within the framework of a theory of change. This framework encompasses major life activity areas, the components of the supports model, and the goals of an inclusive society, which are to maximise human dignity and autonomy, endeavour, and engagement.Findings: The authors describe the components of a support model that encompasses four evidence‐based components: an array of supports, support needs, a systematic approach, and the evaluation of inclusive society outcomes.Conclusions: The article emphasises systems thinking and systemic change, and advocates for cultural transformations rooted in human rights and shared values. Achieving true societal inclusion demands ongoing collective effort, ethical commitment, and a societal shift towards recognising both universal dignity and individual uniqueness