On 10th July, Loren Swancutt, presented at the World Down Syndrome Congress (WDSC) 2024, focusing on equitable access to grade-level academic curriculum as a cornerstone of inclusive education. Her presentation highlighted that when students with complex learning profiles, including those with Down Syndrome, are included in the regular curriculum alongside their peers, they achieve increased outcomes across various measures. However, curricular inclusion poses significant challenges for teachers, especially in secondary school settings. To address this, Loren explored the why, how, and what of curricular inclusion and introduced the Inclusive Academic Curriculum Framework (IACF; Swancutt, 2024). Developed and tested through doctoral research, the IACF offers classroom teachers a systematic process to facilitate access and active participation in grade-level content and instruction for all students.