Inclusion: Celebrating the Unity in Our Individuality

Inclusion has conceptually been important to me since I can remember. The older Chloe gets, however, and especially the more she recognizes her differences and feels sad when she is left out, the more passionate I am becoming about inclusion! When I heard this song awhile back, it struck that chord within me - how truly special we all are and how much those differences should be embraced and celebrated.... that's right I said embraced and celebrated, not just accommodated. I put together this little video of children of all different abilities, personalities, talents, and special sparks. I dare you to not smile big while you're watching it!

I am one in a billion
I am the only one that I can be
That is something beautiful
I see the world like nobody else can see
I am the someone that nobody else can be
I'm the original, so irreplaceable
No matter who I'll be and who I've been
I am perfect just the way I am

I am one in a billion
I am the only one that I can be
And that's something beautiful
And I am a light that's shining
And I'll sing the song that only I can sing
Yes, that is something beautiful
It's something beautiful
It's something wonderful

I'm only human just like anyone
But I'm the only me under the sun
Just like a snowflake, no two are the same
And there's unity in our individuality
I am perfect just being me

I am one in a billion
I am the only one that I can be
And that's something beautiful
And I am a light that's shining
And I'll sing the song that only I can sing
Yes, that is something beautiful
It's something beautiful
It's something wonderful

Everybody is somebody that nobody else can be
Everybody is somebody that nobody else can be
Everybody is somebody, that's who I am
Everybody is somebody that nobody else can be
Everybody is somebody that nobody else can be
Everybody is somebody, that's who I am

I am one in a billion
I am the only one that I can be
And that's something beautiful

I am one in a billion
I am the only one that I can be
And that's something beautiful
And I am a light that's shining
And I'll sing the song that only I can sing
Yes, that is something beautiful
It's something beautiful
It's something wonderful

That's something beautiful