["British Journal of Learning Disabilities, Volume 54, Issue 1, Page 39-47, March 2026. ", "\nABSTRACT\n\nBackground\nPeople 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.\n\n\nMethods\nThe 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.\n\n\nFindings\nThe 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.\n\n\nConclusions\nThe 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.\n"]