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Disability Mentoring Day 2006 Photo Gallery

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In North Carolina, Whiteville High School student Jalisa Thompson works with toddlers at Opening Doors Preschool. After she graduates, Jalisa hopes to continue her education in early childhood development. In North Carolina, Whiteville High School student Jalisa Thompson works with toddlers at Opening Doors Preschool. After she graduates, Jalisa hopes to continue her education in early childhood development. In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, mentees job shadow state employees at the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. Clockwise from the left are Barbie Pelzman (mentor), Elicia Cohen (mentee), Jason Zaimoff (mentee), Robert Marchant (mentee), and Laura Johnson (mentor). In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, mentees job shadow state employees at the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. Clockwise from the left are Barbie Pelzman (mentor), Elicia Cohen (mentee), Jason Zaimoff (mentee), Robert Marchant (mentee), and Laura Johnson (mentor).
Photo of the presentation of a proclamation on October 3rd at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors monthly meeting. James Brightman (left), a local coordinator in Hawaii, presents certificates of recognition to the Coast Guard for mentoring students from Windward Community College. In Champaign, Illinois, Joe Reynolds (left) learns to slice and dice in the kitchen of Olive Garden Chef Donald Szutenbach (right). In Champaign, Illinois, Joe Reynolds (left) learns to slice and dice in the kitchen of Olive Garden Chef Donald Szutenbach (right).
Steve Nemeth, a student at Joliet Central High School in Illinois and a member of Numark Credit Union, got to review his account and process information on the computer with the help of his mentors at Numark. Clockwise from left: Karen Wilson (mentor), Tammy Scheidt (mentor), Eryn Ruffatto (mentor), Zach GasiorowskiSandy McIntosh (mentor), and Jeanette Bivers (mentor). Steve Nemeth, a student at Joliet Central High School in Illinois and a member of Numark Credit Union, got to review his account and process information on the computer with the help of his mentors at Numark. Clockwise from left: Karen Wilson (mentor), Tammy Scheidt (mentor), Eryn Ruffatto (mentor), Zach GasiorowskiSandy McIntosh (mentor), and Jeanette Bivers (mentor). Carmen Ingram, a student at Fulton High School in Fulton, Kentucky, sets up a display table at the front of Goody's Department store. Carmen Ingram, a student at Fulton High School in Fulton, Kentucky, sets up a display table at the front of Goody's Department store.
According to Yasmin Reyazuddin, the local coordinator in Montgomery County, Maryland, over 160 students participated in Disability Mentoring Day. Here, students take pictures with their mentors after a lunch break at the Health and Human Services Headquarters. Students discussed employment opportunities and received a great behind the scenes look at how a federal agency is run. According to Yasmin Reyazuddin, the local coordinator in Montgomery County, Maryland, over 160 students participated in Disability Mentoring Day. Here, students take pictures with their mentors after a lunch break at the county's Health and Human Services office. Students discussed employment opportunities and received a great behind the scenes look at how a local agency is run. Jordan Hinckley, a student at Skyline High School in Idaho Falls, Idaho, was mentored by James Hoff at a private aviation company where they rebuild old planes. According to Jordan, 'I got to see airplanes and ask about pay rates for pilots. I would love to go back to learn more. I want to be a pilot someday and have checked out the pilot school information that Tom gave me.' Jordan Hinckley, a student at Skyline High School in Idaho Falls, Idaho, was mentored by James Hoff at a private aviation company where they rebuild old planes. According to Jordan, "I got to see airplanes and ask about pay rates for pilots. I would love to go back to learn more. I want to be a pilot someday and have checked out the pilot school information that Tom gave me."
In St. Louis, Missouri, sixty-five students were paired with recruiters to discuss topics ranging from self-disclosure to worksite accommodations. This particular group toured the Boeing Company where they participated in information sessions, job shadowing, and a business luncheon meeting. In St. Louis, Missouri, sixty-five students were paired with recruiters to discuss topics ranging from self-disclosure to worksite accommodations. This particular group toured the Boeing Company where they participated in information sessions, job shadowing, and a business luncheon meeting. Chuck Collins, the regional director of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and a father of a son with autism, shows mentees how to save a manatee and track endangered wildlife species. Chuck Collins, the regional director of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and a father of a son with autism, shows mentees how to save a manatee and track endangered wildlife species.
Anu Melempati (right) job shadows with mentor Catherine Scherzer at the Excellus BlueCross BlueShield office in Herkimer County, New York. Anu Melempati (right) job shadows with mentor Catherine Scherzer at the Excellus BlueCross BlueShield office in Herkimer County, New York. Victor Andrews (far right) hangs out with Steve Harvey at a taping of the 'Steve Harvey Morning Show' at WBLS in New York City. He is accompanied from left to right by Tim Wrice of the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, comedian Steve Harvey, and Matt Sapolin, Executive Director of the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities. Victor Andrews (far right) hangs out with Steve Harvey at a taping of the "Steve Harvey Morning Show" at WBLS in New York City. He is accompanied from left to right by Tim Wrice of the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, comedian Steve Harvey, and Matt Sapolin, Executive Director of the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities.
In Aberdeen, Washington, mentees participated in a presentation called 'Dress for Success, Job or No Job' where they learned the do’s and don’ts of dressing for interviews and the workplace. In Aberdeen, Washington, mentees participated in a presentation called "Dress for Success, Job or No Job" where they learned the do’s and don’ts of dressing for interviews and the workplace. A mentor and mentee in West Columbia, South Carolina, add a touch of heart and soul during a duet on Disability Mentoring Day. A mentor and mentee in West Columbia, South Carolina, add a touch of heart and soul during a duet on Disability Mentoring Day.
Mentee Shea Kendrick, a senior at the Tennessee School for the Deaf, meets her mentor Marlon Avant of Kroger's. Interpreter Charis Davis and Transition Counselor Karin Robertson look on. Mentee Shea Kendrick, a senior at the Tennessee School for the Deaf, meets her mentor Marlon Avant of Kroger's. Interpreter Charis Davis and Transition Counselor Karin Robertson look on. Students from the Palm Beach County School District participate in a presentation about disability awareness and disability employment opportunities at Home Depot. Through the DMD efforts of the Archer Disability Foundation and the coordinators at the Palm Beach County School District, ten mentees were eventually placed in positions at Home Depot. Students from the Palm Beach County School District participate in a presentation about disability awareness and disability employment opportunities at Home Depot. Through the DMD efforts of the Archer Disability Foundation and the coordinators at the Palm Beach County School District, ten mentees were eventually placed in positions at Home Depot.