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2010 Disability and Inclusion
WeekMentor Michigan
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Katy TimmerMentor Michigan AmeriCorps*VISTA
Elyse V. WalterCommunication Specialist
2010 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.
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 VII – Fall 2009
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
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
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
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”
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
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: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
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
Contact us for More Information! Katy Timmer
Mentor Michigan AmeriCorps*[email protected] (517) 241-4784
Elyse V. WalterCommunication [email protected](517) 241-0063
Amber TroupeMentor Michigan [email protected] (517) 241-3493
QUESTIONS?