Inclusion Support with DYT
What is an Inclusion Support Worker?
An Inclusion Support Worker (ISW)* provides one-to-one inclusion support to a Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) child or youth with additional support needs who is participating in a Deaf Youth Today (DYT) camp or program.
*Inclusion Support Workers were previously known as Personal Support Workers (PSW)
Application Process for an Inclusion Support Worker
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The parent or guardian completes the One-to-One Inclusion Support Application form. Applications must be submitted by March 1.
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DYT contacts the parent or guardian to set up an intake meeting, which allows staff to learn more about the child or youth and their specific support needs.
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DYT searches for an ISW with the necessary skills, qualifications, and ASL fluency to safely support the child or youth.
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Upon completing all intake meetings, DYT staff will create a schedule to maximize ISW availability and meet the needs of as many DHH children/youth as possible.
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DYT staff informs the parent or guardian if a suitable ISW has been found and confirms the DHH child/youth’s registration.
Additional Information
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DYT will fund ISWs for DHH children/youth requiring one-to-one inclusion support who don’t already have access to existing funding (ie: Autism funding, Jordan’s Principle)
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To maintain a suitable camp environment, DYT strives to balance the adult to child ratio while accommodating as many DHH children/youth as possible.
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Parent/guardian may recommend ISW candidates to DYT by submitting an Inclusion Support Worker Application form.
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The Deaf Kids Overnight ASL Camp experience is quite different from DYT's other day camps/programs and may not be suitable for all children/youth. Parents/guardians should contact DYT as early as possible to determine if overnight camp would be a good fit for their child(ren) and to allow DYT sufficient time to determine if the child/youth can be safely supported during all aspects of overnight camp.