Written by: Michigan’s AmeriCorps Team
The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) is committed to encouraging all Michigan residents to engage in service. Our vision is a state where all residents meet community needs and find personal fulfillment through service and volunteerism.
The first-ever Disability/Inclusion Week will be celebrated by the MCSC to help empower national service programs, volunteer organizations, mentoring programs, and others to make service a part of the lives of individuals with disabilities. Mark your calendars to participate October 4 through October 8!
This week-long effort will raise awareness about disability and inclusion while engaging programs and organizations in the various efforts of the MCSC and connecting them with valuable tools and resources to help serve and connect with those with disabilities.
Of Michigan's 10 million residents, about 1.9 million have a disability. That's one in every five residents - and an immense population to tap. We encourage members of the volunteer, national service, and mentoring communities to join us the week of October 4 in the following ways:
- Emails
Watch your email inbox for emails from Michigan's AmeriCorps to see how you can get involved in the 2010 Disability/Inclusion Week. - Facebook
Join us online, during the week of October 4, as we connect you with various disability/inclusion resources, links, and great stories. - Twitter
Follow us on Twitter as we share with you various disability/inclusion resources, links, and thoughts. Check out our hashtag: #Inclusion - YouTube
Check out the MCSC YouTube channel to view disability/inclusion-related videos. - Webinars
Join us during our webinar scheduled during the week of October 4 as we provide resources and information related to disability/inclusion efforts in general volunteer organizations and national service programs. Information and resources will hopefully help participants achieve the following goals:- Promote volunteerism and/or national service as an opportunity and a bridge to skill building, career development, and community inclusion.
- Support full participation of people with disabilities in volunteer and national service program activities.
- Develop ongoing state and local level partnerships between stakeholders in the disability and service communities that promote the involvement of people with disabilities in volunteer and national service programs.
Registration information for each webinar is provided below:
Michigan Community Service Commission Disability/Inclusion Week Webinar
Monday, October 4 at 10:00 a.m.
Register: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/490740410
National Service Disability/Inclusion Week Webinar
Tuesday, October 5 at 10:00 a.m.
Register: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/989677690
Want to help us promote the 2010 Disability/Inclusion Week? Download our promotional flyer and post in your office!
We look forward to engaging you during our first-ever Disability/Inclusion Week!
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