Disability and inclusion Resources for Mentoring Programs
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This document discusses resources for mentoring organizations to promote inclusion of individuals with disabilities. It provides information on recruiting mentors and youth with disabilities, creating an inclusive environment, and considerations for programs. Specific resources are listed, including databases of disability organizations and guidelines for accessibility, accommodations, and inclusive training. Contact information is provided for organizations supporting inclusion and mentoring programs in Michigan.
![Contact us for More Information! Katy Timmer Mentor Michigan AmeriCorps*VISTA [email_address] (517) 241-4784 Elyse V. Walter Communication Specialist [email_address] (517) 241-0063 Amber Troupe Mentor Michigan Director [email_address] (517) 241-3493](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/disabilityandinclusionresourcesformentoringprograms-101006150926-phpapp02/85/Disability-and-inclusion-Resources-for-Mentoring-Programs-15-320.jpg)
Disability and inclusion Resources for Mentoring Programs
- 1. 2010 Disability and Inclusion Week Mentor Michigan Thursday, October 7, 2010 Katy Timmer Mentor Michigan AmeriCorps*VISTA Elyse V. Walter Communication Specialist
- 2. 2010 Disability/Inclusion Week MCSC’s Commitment Value of Disability and Inclusion Purpose of this week-long effort
- 3. 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.
- 4. 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
- 5. Overview Recruiting mentors with disabilities Serving youth with disabilities Creating an inclusive environment Special considerations for youth mentoring programs Further resources to explore
- 6. Mentor Michigan Census Wave VII – Fall 2009
- 7. 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 Resources: 2010 Michigan Disability Organization Database and listing of Michigan’s Centers for Independent Living
- 8. Recruiting Youth with Disabilities Effectiveness of mentoring for youth Develop skills, knowledge, and motivation to successfully transition into adulthood Resources: 2010 Michigan Disability Organization Database Michigan’s Centers for Independent Living
- 9. 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
- 10. Disability/Inclusion Resources: Creating an Inclusive Environment Accessible website Resource: www.w3.org/WAI Promotional materials Welcoming program environment Accommodations Mentor Training Resource: MENTORING 101: An Introductory Workshop for New Mentors ( www.pyd.org ) “ Creating and Inclusive Environment”
- 11. Disability/Inclusion Resources: Things to Consider Accommodations to participate Mentor preparedness Disability-related information for the mentor Disclosure Acknowledge needs, while encouraging development Resource: Issues of Diversity in Youth Mentoring (Mentoring Resource Center Fact Sheet) www.edmentoring.org/pubs/factsheet23.pdf
- 12. 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
- 13. Disability/Inclusion Resources: Those who can help! Michigan Community Service Commission and Mentor Michigan www.michigan.gov/mcsc and www.mentormichigan.org Corporation for National and Community Service www.nationalservice.gov National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities www.nichcy.org Partners for Youth with Disabilities www.pyd.org
- 14. 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
- 15. Contact us for More Information! Katy Timmer Mentor Michigan AmeriCorps*VISTA [email_address] (517) 241-4784 Elyse V. Walter Communication Specialist [email_address] (517) 241-0063 Amber Troupe Mentor Michigan Director [email_address] (517) 241-3493
- 16. QUESTIONS?