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| For Youth by Youth |
Youth Speak! HRTW- ME, 2002.
Youth Speak! is a collection of presentations developed by youth who have participated in leadership activities hosted by the Maine Works for Youth! project. These six presentations are used by youth to conduct workshops, keynote presentations and other educational activities for educators, employers, health care providers, parents, peers and policy makers throughout the state. Also available as CD- ROM. Learn how to plan and hold a training seminar with youth and learn about setting up presentations where the “Youth Speak!” materials are delivered.
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http://ccids.umaine.edu/archive/maineworks/youthspeak.htm |
Youth Educators and Advocators of Maine - YEA ME , HRTW- ME, 2002.
The Youth Educators & Advocators of Maine (YEA ME!) is a group of eight youth, gathered from around the state of Maine , to serve as an advisory council for Maine 's CSHCN program. The purpose of YEA ME! is to provide awareness of the needs of youth in transition from youth to being an adult. |
http://www.ccids.umaine.edu/archive/maineworks/yeame/index.htm |
Maine Works for Youth! HRTW- ME, 2002.
On-Line Discussion Board
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Roadmap to Success: A Path to Fulfilling Your Goals, HRTW-ME, 2003.
This pamphlet was produced by the YEA ME advisory council and includes important benchmarks and activities to prepare youth for adult life. |
http://ccids.umaine.edu/archive/maineworks/triptik.htm |
| Youth Involvement |
Make All The Right Moves, HRTW-IA 2002. (second edition).
A resource book created by a group of young adults with disabilities and intended for use by middle and high school age students with disabilities who are beginning to plan their transition from high school to adult life and employment. The book is organized in sections with valuable tips from youth – information they wished someone had told them when they were younger – as well as local and national resources and websites. |
CONTACT:
Jack Hillyard, MSW Phone: 515-283-2310
E-mail: Jack-Hillyard
@uiowa.edu
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| Youth Involvement - Work Mentoring |
Making Connections, Mentoring Career Day , HRTW-IA 2002.
One version for business/employers and one for students participating in Iowa ’s Disability Mentoring Day. The business/employer version offers information about workplace learning experiences and how to provide a meaningful job shadow experience for student matches. The student/parent version offers information about what students can expect from their Disability Mentoring Day match with local a local business/employer. |
CONTACT:
Jack Hillyard, MSW Phone: 515-283-2310
E-mail: Jack-Hillyard
@uiowa.edu |
| Youth Leadership |
HRTW TOOL: Youth As Advisors, HRTW National Center , 2003.
The voice of youth and young adults with special health care needs offers important insights for health care providers and policymakers on state and national levels. They are the new partners. It is time to provide a forum for their voices that will impact service systems and improve systems of care. It is important to nurture and provide opportunities for youth to speak and participate in planning services, creating policy, and evaluating systems of care. This policy brief provides guidance, sample application, and web resources to assist providers in increasing involvement of youth leaders. |
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HRTW TOOL: Youth Leaders: application form, HRTW National Center , 2003.
Sample - feel free to adapt!
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MeWorks! HRTW- ME, 2002.
Web resources for Youth and Young Adults.
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http://www.ccids.umaine.edu/archive/maineworks/youth/ |
