The evidence is undeniable. Mentoring can transform a young person's potential to thrive - in school, in a career, and in life. For youth with disabilities, the mentoring advantage may be even greater, especially when it reflects current mentoring research and inclusion best practices. This is the heart of Mentor Canada's new learning series on Inclusive Mentoring for Persons with Disabilities.

Developed by Mentor Canada in partnership with Partners for Youth with Disabilities 

Our Accessibility Commitment: To ensure our best-of-class tools and services are accessible, usable, and beneficial to everyone, Mentor Canada is partnering with the Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE) to attain full compliance with CASE standards in both new and existing Mentor Canada resources.

Foundations of Inclusive Mentoring for Persons with Disabilities

This training section introduces foundational concepts for utilizing an inclusive approach to mentoring persons with disabilities. You will explore the definition and prevalence of disability and what it means to be inclusive. You'll examine ableism, and learn what it takes to foster a truly inclusive mentorship approach. 

Building an Inclusive Mentoring Program for Persons with Disabilities

This training section outlines how to establish and maintain an Inclusive Mentoring Program for Persons with Disabilities. You will learn how to create an application process for mentees and mentors that supports disability inclusion. Accommodations and modifications to activities and locations of mentoring events will also be discussed. Finally, the course will review inclusive hiring practices and supporting mentor matches. 

Disability and Trauma

This training section discusses how trauma is processed on an individual or community level, with a focus on the intersection of trauma within the community of persons with disabilities. The focus is primarily on how trauma presents between the ages of 9-30. You will deepen your understanding of how to create a trauma-informed space and how to apply de-escalation techniques when needed.

“This integrated three-part training series will give mentoring organizations the tools and knowledge to create inclusive programs that meet the unique needs of youth, ultimately fostering stronger, more impactful mentoring relationships," says Tracy Luca-Huger, Executive Director of Mentor Canada. "We are thrilled to offer the training - at no charge - in collaboration with Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD)."

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