2011 Disability/Inclusion Week Webinar: Becoming a More Inclusive Mentoring Program

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2011 Disability/Inclusion

Week

Mentor MichiganThursday, October 20, 2011

Jessica ChungMentor Michigan AmeriCorps*VISTA

Kathleen EganCross-Stream/Inclusion AmeriCorps*VISTA

Guest Panelists

Linda Larson

Asher Thayer

2011 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.

What brought you to today’s webinar?

I want to start a program that serves youth w/disabilities

I want to expand my program to serve youth w/disabilities

We serve youth w/disabilities, but want more resources

Just interested in the topic Other

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 VIII – Fall 2010

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

2011 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:

2011 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

Web Accessibility Initiative: www.w3.org/WAI

Promotional materials Welcoming program environment Accommodations Mentor Training

MENTORING 101 (www.pyd.org) - “Creating an 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 Issues of Diversity in Youth Mentoring: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: Inclusion Mini-Grants

Available to AmeriCorps*State and*National and Senior Corps programs (in Michigan only)

Support service projects and “service shadow” opportunities

$100 - $500 2011-12 Mini-Grant Application

(“Disability/Inclusion Resources” at www.michigan.gov/mcsc)

Disability/Inclusion Resources:Those who can help! MCSC (www.michigan.gov/mcsc) and Mentor Michigan

(www.mentormichigan.org)

National Service Inclusion Project (http://serviceandinclusion.org/)

Corporation for National and Community Service (www.nationalservice.gov)

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (www.nichcy.org)

Job Accommodation Network (www.askjan.org) Partners for Youth with Disabilities (www.pyd.org)

How have you participated in our Disability/Inclusion Week?

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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)

Contact us for More Information!

Linda Larson(616) 949-1100 ext.247linda.l@dakc.us

Asher Thayer(616) 821-8209adthayer@gmail.com

Jessica Chung

(517) 241-2716

chungj2@michigan.gov

QUESTIONS?