Mentoring Youth with Disabilities Sponsored by: National Service Inclusion Project Presenters: Jason Wheeler, Director of National Initiatives Partners for Youth with Disabilities Laurie Silipigno, Mentor Match Specialist

Teleconference Agenda Welcome & Introductions Overview of the National Center for Mentoring Youth with Disabilities Mentor Match Stories Recommendations from the Field Question, Suggestions & Resources

Mentor Matches

Recommendations: Be clear about expectations with Mentees, Mentors & Parents/Guardians Give Thought to Transportation Issues & PCA Services Accessibility: Programs, Activities & Communication Be Flexible in Design & Approach

Recommendations: (cont) 5. Seek Support & Resources as Needed 6. Use Inclusive Language & Images 7. Follow-up Regularly 8. Discuss Disclosure in Advance 9. Provide Regular Events/Activities for Matches

Resources: Best Practices Guide in Mentoring Youth with Disabilities: http://pyd.org/national-center/GuideBookAssembly_medium150.pdf CNCS Issue Brief on National Service and Mentoring: http://www.cns.gov/pdf/06_0503_mentoring_issuebrief.pdf National Center for Mentoring Youth with Disabilities: http://pyd.org/national-center/index.htm Effective Practice: Promoting Inclusion in Mentoring: http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/epicenter/practices/index.php?ep_action=view&ep_id=1236 National Mentoring Center (NWREL): http://www.nwrel.org/mentoring/index.php LEARNS project at the Resource Center: http://nationalserviceresources.org/resources/online_pubs/learns/

Contact Information: National Center for Mentoring Youth with Disabilities Partners for Youth with Disabilities 95 Berkeley Street, Suite 109 Boston, MA 02116 Phone: 617-556-4075 x19 TTY: 617-314-2989 Fax: 617-556-4074