by independencenw | Oct 21, 2009 | advocacy, aging into adult services, customers, employment, resource, training, Turning 18
Emerging Leaders Northwest is a community, web-based information and guidance center for young adults with disabilities. The organization provides ways to develop leadership skills through workshops and trainings, mentorships and internships and an interactive website. ELN works closely with yound adults with disabilities between the ages of 13 and 30.
ELN provides a wide variety of trainings including:
- Your Education and How to Succeed
- Solving the Employment Puzzle
- Healthy Lifestyles
- Disability Culture and Family
- Person Centered Planning
ELN currently has internships available through: Portland Development Commission, City of Portland, PacifiCorp, State of Oregon, McMenamins, PGE, Care Medical and OHSU.
For more information check out their website at www.emergingleadersnw.org and contact Chuck Davis at 503.494.3281 for more information.
by independencenw | Oct 21, 2009 | aging into adult services, resource
Who: People w/ disabilities interested in a Halloween Party!
When: Saturday, October 31st from 2:00pm-4:00pm
Where: 1030 NW Marshall in the Pearl
What: Costume Party/Dance
This will be a great opportunity to for young people with disabilities to learn about what we do, meet new friends and have a great time. Many thanks to the Children’s Healing Art Project for allowing us to join this event!
Emerging Leaders Northwest is a youth led resource center for young people with disabilities ages 13 – 30 which provides training and resources on leadership, independence, getting a high school diploma and going on to college, self-advocacy, employment skills and living a healthy lifestyle. Youth leaders facilitate training for their peers and act as mentors. Leaders may also gain valuable employment experience by participating in internships in business and non-profit entities.
Our meetings are held the fourth Friday of each month from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center, Room 1125, 707 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR 97207.
For more information contact Rob Pollock
(971) 244-0305 or Rob@incight.org
www.emergingleadersnw.org
www.chap.name
