National Service Inclusion Project Paula Sotnik, Director
Exploring Episodic Service Toll-free hotline: (voice/TTY) Who are
people with disabilities? Disability as Defined by Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act & The Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one
or more major life activities A history or record of such an
impairment Being regarded as having such an impairment, even when
no limitations exist Someone who has an association with someone
with a disability Our Legal Responsibilities: 1.Access 2.Reasonable
Accommodations 3.Alternative Format 2.Communication and Supervision
3.Documentation and Record Keeping 4.Appeals Process Beyond
Disability, Broadening Diversity with Universal Design Universal
Design and Universal Design for Learning recognizes and
accommodates individual learning, communication and working
differences. Multiple means of representation to give learners
various ways of acquiring information and knowledge, Multiple means
of expression to provide learners alternatives for demonstrating
what they know, and Multiple means of engagement to tap into
learners' interests, challenge them appropriately, and motivate
them to learn. Application to Episodic or Micro Volunteering A
growing trend. What is Episodic or Micro Volunteering? when
volunteering (or service) occurs on a more sporadic, temporary and
noncommittal basis (Hustinx and Lammertyn, 2003: 168). What recent
campaign changed politics forever? Campaign Volunteers used: -
unprecedented communication strategy -"online call tool -and text
messages to promote policies, and updates, online -website surveys
so potential voters received messages tailored close to their
beliefs -a website program Neighbor-to-Neighbor (volunteers walking
their neighborhoods before election fed back data on undecideds in
real time) Who Are Episodic or Micro Service Members and
Volunteers? NSIP has found that a range of individuals, many of
whom have never served, are interested in Episodic or Micro
Volunteering/Service: Veterans and Wounded Warriors people with
disabilities like to work alone (episodic offers more ops)
individuals who want to build self-confidence for potential longer
term projects SO, how do we accommodate episodic volunteers who
have diverse learning, working, and communication styles and
different needs, motivations and expectations than traditional
volunteers? How do we ensure that all have a meaningful experience
and impact their communities? Click to edit Master title style
Contact Information: National Service Inclusion Project [V/TTY]
