sw 2013 developing an inclusive program (the basics)

7/27/2019 SW 2013 Developing an Inclusive Program (the Basics)

1/20

Southwestern National ServiceConference Denver, 2013

Bob Shogren


2/20

National service provides an exceptionalopportunity for Americans of all ages,backgrounds and abilities to serve theircountry and to develop a passion for service

for a lifetime. This workshop will explore thecurrent status of people with disabilities inAmerica, provide a broad vision for buildingnational service programs that celebratediversity and inclusion, and will offer practicalsuggestion and strategies for how to build anational service program that invites diversityand inclusion from the ground up.


3/20

Participants will be provided with a thumbnailoverview of the current state of the state forpeople with disabilities in the US and willdevelop a new appreciation for the inclusionof people with disabilities

Participants will develop a deeperunderstanding and appreciation for beingintentionally inclusive instead of

unintentionally exclusive.Participants will create a plan to strengthen

and expand their inclusive serviceenvironments, practices and strategies.


4/20


5/20

The U.S Bureau of Census andStatistics reports that 54 million peopleare living with some level of disability inour country. The UN estimates thatthere are one-half billion people with

disabilities throughout the world.


6/20

For people with disabilities, manyresearch studies validate the existenceof wide gaps in almost every importantquality of life measure.

People with disabilities are much more

likely to be unemployed,underemployed, or homeless.


7/20

People with disabilities are more likelyto have difficulty accessing a qualityeducation, affordable housing,adequate health care, child care,recreation, leisure, and publictransportation.


8/20

34% of adults with disabilities live inhouseholds earning less than $15,000as compared to 12% of those without.

32% of people with significantdisabilities between the ages of 18 and

64 are employed in contrast to 81% ofall Americans.


9/20

People with disabilities who have jobsare more likely to report jobdissatisfaction and underemploymentin low paying jobs than otherAmericans.


10/20

In the year 2025, what basicassumptions will we make about theinclusion of people with disabilities?


11/20

What basic assumptions do we maketoday about the inclusion of people withdisabilities?


12/20

What is perceived to be a people problem is

often a situation problem.

Often the heart and mind disagree. Fervently.

Self-control is an exhaustible resource. Whenpeople try to change things, they tinker with

behaviors that have become automatic. Thebigger the change youre suggesting, the moreit will sap peoples self control.


13/20

To change behavior, youve got tochange the situation

Youve got to influence hearts

Youve got to influence minds


14/20

Rational sideHolds the reins and seems to be the

leaderHold is precarious; rider is small

compared to the elephantHas crippling weaknesses;

overanalyzes, over thinks, spins wheelsSeeks long-term payoff


15/20

Emotional, instinctive sideHas enormous strengths; love,

compassion, sympathy, loyaltyGets things done; energy


16/20

Defined as the situationWhen you shape the path, you make

change more likely, no matter what s

happening with the rider and theelephant

Whats measured moves


17/20

The rider provides the planning anddirection and the elephant provides theenergy.

When the rider and elephant disagreeabout which way to move, youve got a

problem.


18/20


19/20

Transition ConferenceDPN InitiativeState AmeriCorps ConferenceBy-laws and CommitteesProgram Director Trainings


20/20

sw 2013 developing an inclusive program (the basics)

Documents