Building Programs - Inclusion 101
Introduction to Inclusion and Disability Etiquette.
Intended For:
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Membership, administration staff or anyone needing a basic introduction.
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Understand the basic philosophies of inclusion of persons with diverse abilities, the benefits of inclusion and why every staff member has responsibilities in the inclusion initiative. -
Review top ten tips for interacting with people with disabilities. -
Gain an understanding of people first language. -
Discussion on what is your role, information sharing and confidentiality.
Creating and Enhancing an Inclusive YMCA – a step by step guide with responsibilities from all staff levels.
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Senior level, program directors and front-line workers.
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Be provided with an introduction to inclusion of persons with diverse abilities -
Review the 4-step formula for creating an inclusive Y and understand the role of all levels within your organization. -
Be part of a small group project where you will “test run” the steps with an assigned inclusion scenario. -
Understand the barriers and how to address them and explore the benefits to your organization.
Creating and Enhancing an Inclusive Boys & Girls Club – a step by step guide with responsibilities from all staff levels.
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Senior level, program directors and front-line workers.
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Be provided with an introduction to inclusion of persons with diverse abilities. -
Review the 4-step formula for creating an inclusive Boys & Girls Club and understand the role of all levels within your organization. -
Be part of a small group project where you will “test run” the steps with an assigned inclusion scenario. -
Understand the barriers and how to address them and explore the benefits to your club.
Positive Supporting Techniques - strategies and skills that promote individual growth and self-discovery for persons with diverse abilities.
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Program instructors, coaches, aides or those providing 1:1 instruction.
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Learn how to create a culture of empowerment for the individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities participating in your programs. -
Leave with a better understanding of the effectiveness of positive supporting techniques and language that promote individual growth and self-discovery. -
Have a chance to practice scenarios in a role modeling setting. -
Understand the philosophy of “it’s the process not the end product”.