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National Inclusion Project (formerly the Bubel/Aiken Foundation) is a non-profit organization, founded in 2003 by Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel, dedicated to promoting the inclusion of children with disabilities in activities with their non-disabled peers.〔(Clay Aiken’s Foundation Becomes The National Inclusion Project ) newswiretoday.com. Press Release. August 20, 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-20.〕 By providing services and financial assistance, the Foundation supports communities and programs in creating awareness and opportunities for full inclusion where barriers break and doors open. Its goal is to create an environment for children where inclusion is embraced.〔(American Idol - Clay Aiken Starts New Charity ) contactmusic.com. August 05, 2003. Retrieved 2009-08-06〕 On August 5, 2009, in an open letter from the founders, Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel stated "As we realized the impact the Foundation has already made, it became apparent that even bigger accomplishments could be on the horizon. To that end, we along with the rest of the Board decided that a new name for the Foundation would establish long-term credibility and stability. We sought a name that would signify the Foundation’s position as a national leader on inclusion as well as recognize the Foundation’s start and the efforts of its faithful supporters. After much thought and deliberation, we are proud to introduce the organization we co-founded as the National Inclusion Project.〔(An open letter from co-founders Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel: ) National Inclusion Project. August 5, 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-05〕 ==History== The Bubel/Aiken Foundation was founded in July 2003 by singer Clay Aiken from the hit TV show, ''American Idol''. His interest in autism issues led him, along with Diane Bubel (whose son Michael is diagnosed with autism and was tutored by Aiken), to found the Bubel/Aiken Foundation, which supports the integration of children with disabilities into the life environment of their non-disabled peers.〔 Initially, Aiken developed the concept of the foundation as a project to complete credit hours needed for graduation from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Aiken worked on the organization and set up of the Foundation while competing on American Idol and performing with the season 2 contestants during their summer tour. After receiving over $50,000 in donations to the as-yet non-existent organization, Aiken decided to follow through and make the organization a reality. On July 28, 2003, just 2 months after the end of the competition, he officially announced the creation of The Bubel/Aiken Foundation.〔Paulson, Wade. (Clay Aiken's final college course led to launch of Bubel/Aiken Foundation ) December 10, 2003. Retrieved 2009-08-05〕 In October 2005 the Foundation debuted a new look for its website and a new logo described in the announcement as "The new logo abstractly displays five individuals coming together, representing five points of a star. One is unique from the rest, but is nonetheless included as part of the whole."〔(The Bubel/Aiken Foundation Showcases Success With New Look ) inclusionproject.org. October 26, 2005. Retrieved 2009-0805〕 In a joint statement, Aiken and Bubel announced on August 5, 2009 that National Inclusion Project was the new name of the Foundation.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「National Inclusion Project」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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