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Our MissionWe partner with people withdisabilities, their families andothers who support them, torealize fulfilling possibilities ineducation, employment, healthand community living.Together we work to transformcommunities to include everyone.
We PartnerWith You
Two parents of children with disabilitiesInterest in activitiesSupport Adult – parent, paraprofessionalTrained student volunteers – naturalIncreased participationPromotes connections in school and community
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Initial Funding – DDPC (Field Initiated Ideas inInclusive Recreation)Current Funding – Family Support ServicesA Program of StarbridgeOne year funding to work with 1 schooldistrict in each Finger Lakes DDRO region and2 school districts in Western NY DDRO regionCommitment from school districts
Hire a Coordinator Recruitment Parent of a child with a disability TrainingImplementationEvaluationContinuation
Students and young adults Grades 3 through age 21 After 21 ChoicesApplication processFollow Up InterviewIndividual Support PlanContinuation by school district
Parent Perspective“Person centered approach.”“My child can have fun in waysotherwise not possiblewithout a TIES volunteer and Ido not have to worry.”
Grades 8 -12CollegeTrainingRecreation departmentsIncreased self esteem
Person first languageDevelopmental disabilitiesValue of inclusive activitiesSamples of support strategiesProblem solvingConfidentialityFun!!!
“Disabilitiesdo not changewho a person is and howeager they are to learn.”
Create an experience where all talents andneeds are includedOpportunity to include people withdevelopmental disabilities in their groupIndividual support plan with informationprovidedInclusive group
“TIES puts us in a position to modelacceptance and appreciation ofdifferences among people. Our staffhave benefitted from an enrichedunderstanding of diversity.” Donna Fauth, former Director of Webster RecreationDepartment
Hiring of a Coordinator (typically a parent inthe district of a child who has a disability)Participants – grade 3 – age 21; young adultsVolunteers – grade 8 and olderApplication processSelection of activitiesPairing participants with volunteersIndividual support plansEvaluation
Programs at the YMCA and CommunityRecreation Departments, dance classes, Boyand Girl Scouts, School of Religion, arts andcraft classes, drumming circles, cooking,Outrigger Canoeing, Junior Prom, Senior Ball,school clubs (drama, community service,interest), Orientation days, lunch, schooldances, fitness club, swimming, football andbasketball games, pep rally, volunteering andany activity that is of interest to theparticipant and has an adult supervisor
Webster, Brighton, Hilton, Brockport,Geneseo, Fairport, East Rochester, Greece,West and East Irondequoit, Pittsford,Wheatland-Chili, Avon, Livonia, Wayne,Gananda, Williamson, Watkins Glen, Hornell,Penfield, Corning-Painted Post, Honeoye,Rush-Henrietta, Newark, Horseheads, Elmira,Williamsville, Amherst, Cattaraugus-LittleValley, Dunkirk, Starpoint, Hamburg, GrandIsland, Orchard Park, Lewiston-Porter, WestSeneca, Cortland, SUNY Brockport
Families’ interestInform school district administratorsFunding opportunitiesCost saving and inclusive practiceContractual relationship/trainingContact Kathy Costello – 585-414-5345 g/TIESprogram
All Abilities AllianceImplementing An Alliance To Promote InclusionPresenter: Melissa Marshall , J.D.Presenter: Monique Price-Taylor, M.S.
Introductions & QuestionsMelissa Marshall, J.D.Monique Price-Taylor
The Governor’s Prevention PartnershipOur MissionThe Governor's Prevention Partnership equips, empowers,and connects organizations, communities and families toprevent substance abuse, underage drinking and violenceamong youth and promotes positive outcomes for all youngpeople in Connecticut.Our VisionYoung people across the State of Connecticut will be thrivingin their families, schools, communities, and personal lives asa result of prevention strategies, interventions, and publicpolicies that reduce risks and promote positive outcomes.
Connecticut Council onDevelopmental DisabilitiesAll Abilities Alliance is a Connecticut Council onDevelopmental Disabilities InitiativeThe Governor's Prevention Partnership hasbeen funded for the last four years to develop,pilot and expand the All Abilities Alliancemodel
All Abilities Alliance At A Glance Origins and Historical Context of The Alliance Project All Abilities Alliance Model to provide context Demonstrate Variations of the Alliance Model All Abilities Alliance Structures Supporting and Sustaining an Alliance
The Alliance In Context Part of A Broader Improve School Climate Initiative To Address bullying generally Opportunity to address bullying and disability Consultant hired to research and explore fundingopportunities
Research Findings Need One: Train Administrators, Teams and Parents inSchool’s Legal Obligations Surrounding Bullying Improve School Climate 3 Part Training Series developed Part 1 Disability Bias Part 2 Overview of Legal Obligations through the IEP/504 Part 3 IEP/504 Plan Need Two: Create Meaningful Student Involvement Anti-bullying assemblies and training unsuccessful All Abilities Alliance Concept Created
What is An Alliance ? Alliance Members Are Students. with and without disabilities led by an adult school advisor with a passion for disability as a social justice issue Alliances Enable Students to. learn about disability issues advocate as a small group for change educate the whole school through awareness activities andevents
By-P roducts of Alliances Fostering Genuine Friendships The key indicator in mitigating of bullying Reduced Disability-Based Bullying Improved School Climate
Alliances 2015-201720152016-2017WoodstockAcademy7 Schools2018Growth
Alliances 2015-20182015-20172017-2018 All Abilities Alliance SitesWoodstock AcademyWoodstock, ConnecticutManchester Public Schools (MPS)Family Resource Center*Waddell Elementary SchoolKing Phillip Middle SchoolWest Hartford, ConnecticutEmmett O’Brien Technical SchoolAnsonia, ConnecticutCPACNew Haven, Connecticut*Keeney SchoolManchester, Connecticut*Highland Park SchoolManchester, Connecticut*Verplank Elementary School (MPS)*Highland Park School (MPS)*Robertson School (MPS)*Buckley School (MPS)*Martin School (MPS)*Keeney Elementary (MPS)Martin Luther King SchoolHartford Public SchoolsOliver Wolcott Technical High SchoolTorrington Connecticut
Woodstock Academy Videohttps://youtu.be/amQQgMW1Xio
Alliance Accomplishments State representatives spoke at launch Presented to other Alliances Award winning video about autism acceptance Presented at Building a Great Life Conference Worked with Kids as Self-Advocates (KASA) Raised money for Alliance and disability relatedissues
Additional Alliance Results Facilitated Disability Awareness Weeks Hosted National speaker who is blind and a 9/11survivor Advocated with administration to remove structuralbarriers in school Student Ambassadors pursued career paths in specialeducation
Alliance Potential Working collaboratively withCouncils, Centers forIndependent Living, and otherdisability groups Participating in Partners inPolicy making Testifying at public hearings andspeaking at events
Launching & Sustaining An Alliance Funding Materials Capacity Building Organization Participating Schools
Funding Funding Supports Councils can be a greatfunding source Private sector funding
Materials All Abilities Alliance Handbook Originally targeted High School Adaptation for Middle andElementary schools in process
Capacity Building Organization Potential Capacity Building Organizations Centers for Independent Living Disability Youth Advocacy Programs Disability organizations unique to the region
The Role ofCapacity Building Organizations Promote and protect integrity of the model Recruit schools to participate Engage Schools in Alliance MOUs Provide support and technical assistance to Advisors Alliance Cohort calls Site visits Ensuring contract compliance
Host/School Participation Signed MOU Confirm Adult Advisor Participate in bi-monthly cohort calls Participate in disability bias awareness training Agree to provide basic data Initiated in elementary, middle or high schools May opt to launch as a pilot program in a school ordistrict
Why Adopt TheAlliance Model Promote inclusion of students with disabilities To Improve School Climate for students with disabilities Enhance Overall School Climate Mitigate bullying and harassment
How The Partnership Can SupportDeveloping Alliances Materials Technical Assistance Training Fee based opportunities Ongoing monthly calls
Questions & Thank YouMonique Price-Taylor, ssa Marshall, J.D.Melissa.marshall@snet.net
Wheatland-Chili, Avon, Livonia, Wayne, Gananda, Williamson, Watkins Glen, Hornell, Penfield, Corning -Painted Post, Honeoye, . Student Ambassadors pursued career paths in special education. Alliance Potential Working collaboratively with Councils, Centers for . Technical Assistance Training Fee based opportunities Ongoing monthly calls.
