The National Disability Mentoring Coalition (NDMC) aims to raise awareness about the importance and impact of mentoring in the lives of people with disabilities and to increase the number and quality of disability mentoring programs around the country. Established in December 2014, NDMC transitioned in March 2018 to residing as an initiative of Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD). NDMC’s core activities focus on:
Awareness – Spotlighting the critical role of mentoring as a disability inclusion strategy that promotes successful academic, employment and independent living outcomes;
Connections – Facilitating communication among stakeholders and sharing information about “what works” in disability mentoring;
Resources – Providing training, technical assistance, and a referral network to grow the number of mentors and strengthen the impact of mentoring experiences;
Inclusion – Facilitating mentoring opportunities for people of diverse backgrounds and abilities in all settings; and
Recognition – Honoring excellence in mentoring through the Susan M. Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame.
Inclusive mentoring empowers all.
Established in December 2014, the National Disability Mentoring Coalition (NDMC) is a membership organization dedicated to increasing the awareness, quality, and impact of mentoring for individuals with disabilities nationwide.
For more information about their services, programs and how to get involved click here.
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