2011 disability/inclusion week webinar: becoming a more inclusive mentoring program
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2011 Disability/Inclusion
Week
Mentor MichiganThursday, October 20, 2011
Jessica ChungMentor Michigan AmeriCorps*VISTA
Kathleen EganCross-Stream/Inclusion AmeriCorps*VISTA
Guest Panelists
Linda Larson
Asher Thayer
2011 Disability/Inclusion Week
MCSC’s Commitment
Value of Disability and Inclusion
Purpose of this week-long effort
Purpose of Today’s Webinar
Goals: Connect you with resources for recruiting
individuals with disabilities. Provide you with resources for serving youth with
disabilities. Encourage you to make your program
environment more inclusive.
What brought you to today’s webinar?
I want to start a program that serves youth w/disabilities
I want to expand my program to serve youth w/disabilities
We serve youth w/disabilities, but want more resources
Just interested in the topic Other
Mentor Michigan
Statewide partnership of over 250 youth mentoring organizations
Works to ensure all youth have ongoing relationships with stable, caring individuals
Support, strengthen and sustain mentoring in Michigan
Overview
Recruiting mentors with disabilities Serving youth with disabilities Creating an inclusive environment Special considerations for youth mentoring
programs Further resources to explore
Mentor Michigan CensusWave VIII – Fall 2010
Recruiting Mentors with Disabilities
Benefits for mentors Increased self-esteem, patience Feelings of accomplishment and effectiveness Acquiring new skills
Recruitment Strategies Promotional materials Outreach to disability organizations
2011 Michigan Disability Organization Database and listing of Michigan’s Centers for Independent Living
Recruiting Youth with Disabilities
Effectiveness of mentoring for youth Develop skills, knowledge, and motivation to
successfully transition into adulthood Resources:
2011 Michigan Disability Organization Database Michigan’s Centers for Independent Living
Key concepts for including youth with disabilities in mentoring programs
Establish a clear structure Openness Mentor support and training Regular, ongoing
communication Screen mentors Parental consent
Disability/Inclusion Resources:Creating an Inclusive Environment
Web Accessibility Initiative: www.w3.org/WAI
Promotional materials Welcoming program environment Accommodations Mentor Training
MENTORING 101 (www.pyd.org) - “Creating an Inclusive Environment”
Disability/Inclusion Resources:Things to Consider
Accommodations to participate Mentor preparedness Disability-related information for the mentor Disclosure Acknowledge needs, while encouraging
development Issues of Diversity in Youth Mentoring:www.edmentoring.org/pubs/factsheet23.pdf
Disability/Inclusion Resources:Comprehensive Items
National Service Inclusion Project Disability/Inclusion Train-the-Trainer Downloads
Creating an Inclusive Environment: A Handbook for the Inclusion of People with Disabilities in National and Community Service Programs
MCSC IN Touch E-newsletter
Disability/Inclusion Resources: Inclusion Mini-Grants
Available to AmeriCorps*State and*National and Senior Corps programs (in Michigan only)
Support service projects and “service shadow” opportunities
$100 - $500 2011-12 Mini-Grant Application
(“Disability/Inclusion Resources” at www.michigan.gov/mcsc)
Disability/Inclusion Resources:Those who can help! MCSC (www.michigan.gov/mcsc) and Mentor Michigan
(www.mentormichigan.org)
National Service Inclusion Project (http://serviceandinclusion.org/)
Corporation for National and Community Service (www.nationalservice.gov)
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (www.nichcy.org)
Job Accommodation Network (www.askjan.org) Partners for Youth with Disabilities (www.pyd.org)
How have you participated in our Disability/Inclusion Week?
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There’s still time! Join us the rest of this week!
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(www.slideshare.net/mentormichigan)
Contact us for More Information!
Linda Larson(616) 949-1100 [email protected]
Asher Thayer(616) [email protected]
Jessica Chung
(517) 241-2716
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