Disability and inclusion Resources for Mentoring Programs

2010 Disability and Inclusion Week Mentor Michigan Thursday, October 7, 2010 Katy Timmer Mentor Michigan AmeriCorps*VISTA Elyse V. Walter Communication 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 Census Wave 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!
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YouTube
www.youtube.com/mcsconline
Sharing presentations with other staff
www.slideshare.net/mentormichigan

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

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