what is it? mentor program disability people first language
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What is it? Mentor Program Disability People First Language. Mentor Program. TAPESTRY. Create a community of support Be a part of an amazing group of UAA students Be a coach/tutor/guide/friend as needed. Casual Mentor. TAPESTRY. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
What is it?Mentor ProgramDisability People First Language
Mentor ProgramTAPESTRY
• Create a community of support• Be a part of an amazing group of UAA students• Be a coach/tutor/guide/friend as needed
• Meet with a student at least once a week for 1+ hours per week.• Meet for coffee, lunch go to an event
and chat about life• When you see a student on campus
say Hi! Ask where they are going.
Casual MentorTAPESTRY
Mentor PlusTAPESTRY
• Meet with a student at least 2 times per week, minimum of 3+ hours.
• Similar activities as a casual mentor, adding• Provide pathways to try new events• Attend club meetings together• Of course, say Hi! when you see them on
campus
Su
per
Men
tor
TAPESTRY • Be in a leadership position, assist
other mentors, develop service learning projects etc.
• Meet with a student minimum of 4+ hours per week
• Similar activities as a casual mentor, adding• Provide pathways to try new events• Attend club meetings together• Tutoring in areas of need• Of course, say Hi! when you see them on
campus
What is a Mentor?• Best serve the needs of the students• Assist students in developing skills• Independence• College life
• Be a coach and guide in • Academic Skills• Life Skills• Career Skills• Social Skills
• Planning & Information• Relationship Building• Lead by Example• Engagement and
Support
Mentoring TAPESTRY
Peop
le F
irst
TAPESTRY
• See the person first• Understand and be comfortable around people with
disabilities• Emphasis on value of the person• Use positive phrases
• 5 – 10 minutes read “People First” section• Practice using People First language
• Identify others• To identify yourself
• Give examples of non-people first you have heard or used
• Discuss how this People First Language makes you feel.
Disability Etiquette TAPESTRY
• The Ten Commandments • Read/Review• Experiences with this?• Thoughts
Myths & Facts TAPESTRY
• Handicapped…• We must protect them• It’s a tragedy• What is “different”• Real life!
Quick TipsFor TAPESTRY
• Speak Clearly• Address a person by their name• Use eye contact• Ask them to repeat or clarify what they are
saying…• Offer help, but wait until it’s accepted• Ask if they want or need help, don’t push
For more information contactTAPESTRY Student Success Coordinator
www.uaa.alaska.edu/chd/tapestry