Methods Of Outreach
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Articles in newsletters
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Brochures in program mailings
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Outreach at resource fairs
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Presentations to program participants
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Staff referrals
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Placing posters in offices
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Posting messages on email
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Posting messages on bulletin boards
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Open houses
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Internet listservs
What Types Of Programs Should Be Contacted?
High Schools, Colleges, Universities, and Technical Schools
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Services for Students with Disabilities
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University Affiliated Programs or Organizations
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Special Education Personnel
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Private Schools
Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
Disability Organizations (Public and Private)
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Parent Resource Centers
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Self-Advocacy Groups
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Local agencies serving people in the areas of:
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Therapeutic Recreation Programs
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Residential Programs
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Local Disabilities Information and Referral Programs
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Governor's Commission on Disability Concerns
Faith-Based Organizations
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Local churches, synagogues, and mosques
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Faith-based service organizations
Local Equipment/Technology Vendors
Support Groups
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Parent Groups
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Teen Groups
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Adult Groups
Youth Organizations that have Programs for Youth with Disabilities
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Boy Scouts
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Girl Scouts
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4-H
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Campfire
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YMCA/YWCA
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Boys & Girls Clubs
Civic Groups that Support Disability Issues