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2010 Disability and Inclusion
WeekMentor Michigan
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Katy TimmerMentor Michigan AmeriCorps*VISTA
Elyse V. WalterCommunication Specialist
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2010 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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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 VII – Fall 2009
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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
Resources: 2010 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:
2010 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
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”
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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
Resource: Issues of Diversity in Youth Mentoring (Mentoring Resource Center Fact Sheet)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: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
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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! 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
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