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2011 Disability/Inclusion
Week
Mentor MichiganThursday, October 20, 2011
Jessica ChungMentor Michigan AmeriCorps*VISTA
Kathleen EganCross-Stream/Inclusion AmeriCorps*VISTA
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Guest Panelists
Linda Larson
Asher Thayer
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2011 Disability/Inclusion Week
MCSC’s Commitment
Value of Disability and Inclusion
Purpose of this week-long effort
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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.
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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
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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
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Overview
Recruiting mentors with disabilities Serving youth with disabilities Creating an inclusive environment Special considerations for youth mentoring
programs Further resources to explore
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Mentor Michigan CensusWave VIII – Fall 2010
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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
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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
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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
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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”
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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
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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
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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)
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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)
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How have you participated in our Disability/Inclusion Week?
FacebookTwitterYouTubeThis webinar
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There’s still time! Join us the rest of this week!
Facebook (www.facebook.com/mentormichigan)
Twitter (http://twitter.com/mentormi) YouTube (www.youtube.com/mcsconline) Sharing presentations with other staff
(www.slideshare.net/mentormichigan)
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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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QUESTIONS?