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Voice/TDD, Fax
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| TAP believes that this type of quality
service may provide a natural relationship between the mentor and
the consumer. It may be that one shares the same experiences or
has the same lifestyle as another which enables one to help the
other express and even control the situations they are faced with
regardless of their disability. |
What is a
Peer Mentor?
Peer Mentors are individuals with disabilities who are already living
independently, are integrated into their community, have a desire
to help others do the same. Peer Mentors are not, nor do they try
to be, medical professionals. They offer guidance through the maze
of services.
They are people who have "been there," offer friendship
and encouragement, are eager to listen, have hard earned wisdom,
and are willing to confront bureaucracy (advocate for system change).
Mentors work with anyone who is adapting to a disability or seeking
to increase their independence. Peer Mentors also volunteer in a
variety of other capacities (e.g., outreach presentations, providing
information and referral, and community advocacy). Mentors help
newly injured individuals adapt to their disability, assist in finding
community resources, teach people how to use the public transit
system, assist those who are new to the area, and advocate with
service providers. |
Parent to
Parent Peer Mentoring
This program will allow parents of disabled children to communicate
with other parents and to develop a support system for finding solutions
to problems they may encounter. |
Mentor Training
The Mentor Volunteer will have training opportunities where they
will come together to discuss and improve on their mentoring approach.
A folder of information which includes: Confidentiality form, Log
Sheets, Time Sheets, List of Community Resources, Withdrawal form,
Request for Change of the Peer Mentor/Consumer will be provided
for the mentors. |
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