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What is it? Mentor Program Disability People First Language

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.

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What is it? Mentor Program Disability People First Language

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  1. What is it? Mentor Program Disability People First Language

  2. 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

  3. Casual Mentor TAPESTRY • 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.

  4. Mentor Plus • 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 TAPESTRY

  5. Super Mentor • 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 TAPESTRY

  6. 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

  7. Mentoring TAPESTRY • Planning & Information • Relationship Building • Lead by Example • Engagement and Support

  8. People First • 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. TAPESTRY

  9. Disability Etiquette TAPESTRY • The Ten Commandments • Read/Review • Experiences with this? • Thoughts

  10. Myths & Facts TAPESTRY • Handicapped… • We must protect them • It’s a tragedy • What is “different” • Real life!

  11. Quick Tips For 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

  12. For more information contact TAPESTRY Student Success Coordinator 907-786-6038 tapestry@alaskachd.org www.uaa.alaska.edu/chd/tapestry

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