July 13, 2011 Scott Hatley & Malissa Larson
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July 13, 2011 Scott Hatley & Malissa Larson Inciting Resources, Partnerships and Access for a Sustainable Future
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July 13, 2011 Scott Hatley & Malissa Larson Inciting Resources, Partnerships and Access for a Sustainable Future. What does Incight do?. Incight Mission: To cause the success of education, employment, networking, and independence for people with disabilities. Incight Vision: - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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July 13, 2011Scott Hatley & Malissa Larson
Inciting Resources, Partnerships and Access for a Sustainable Future
What does Incight do?
Incight Mission:To cause the success of education, employment,
networking, and independence for people with disabilities.
Incight Vision:The disabled contributing to society,
which in turn means they will take less from society.
High school outreach (START) Scholarships College Partnerships Mentoring Resources
Internships & Volunteering Employment Employability Training Small Business Ownership
Social Networking Community Involvement Friendship Dating
Micro Financing Housing Equipment
Kresge Grant Overview
Partnerships with Oregon colleges and universities to increase the number with disabilities accessing higher education.
Create tools for students, teachers and counselors, including guidebooks, podcasts, curriculum, newsletters, presentation templates and other resources.
Expand the S.T.A.R.T. Program to serve school and students across the state of Oregon.
Increase capacity of school districts, teachers and counselors by providing training opportunities for each.
Introduce and distribute “Getting Ready for Life at College” guide to students with disabilities
Colleges & Partnerships
Partnership with colleges and universities to match financial aid funds 1 to1 for students receiving a Incight scholarship.
Western Oregon University (and 20 other schools) currently match Incight scholarships.
Co-host higher education focused events at colleges (Western Oregon & others)
Goal 1: Increase the number of students with disabilities attending college and the amount of scholarship assistance.
Goal 2: Increase educational and employment opportunities for college students with disabilities.
What is the College Resource Guide?
• Three Sections: Getting ready for College, Life in College, and Life after College.
• Interactive Design: Can be written-in, filled out, and referred back to throughout college.
• Communicating about Your Disability: Discusses how to request accommodations in college and at work.
Financial Planning: How to pay for your education and your new, independent lifestyle.
Living Independently: There are many new topics to consider -- finding roommates, getting a job, making friends, communicating with your parents.
Online Tool Shed
Connect people with disabilities to resources: Guidebooks, podcasts, videos, curriculum, newsletters and success stories
Supply online tools to increase access to higher education
Web based & accessible anywhere
Log-in access / Subscription
Give personal guided support
What is Handicrap?
Scott’s Contact Info
Phone: 971.244.0305E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.incight.org
Address: 310 SW 4th Ave., Suite 630 Portland, OR 97204
Malissa’s Contact Info
Phone: 503-838-8250E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.wou.edu Address: 345 N. Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361
