Disabled Peer Mentorship Program: Applications for Mentees

The Disabled Peer Mentorship Program through the Disability Outreach Center (DOC) provides first year, transfer, and recently self-identified* or newly disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, Blind and low vision, d/Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing students at Western Washington University with individual mentorship from upper-level disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, Blind and low vision, and d/Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing peers to increase the retention, success, and wellness of mentees and develop mentors as leaders.

*‘Recently self-identified’ meaning an individual has recently come to understand oneself as being disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, blind and low vision, and d/Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing students although they have had these experiences previously or on an on-going basis.

Mentors help mentees transition to college life while providing academic, social, and personal connections and support. Mentors offer guidance and encouragement and answer questions about WWU student life and resources.

Timeline:

• Mentee application opens: Monday, November 4, 2024 at 8:00 AM Pacific Time
• Priority Deadline: Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
• Interviews: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - Tuesday, November 19, 2024
• Notifications go out to accepted peer mentees: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
• Disabled Peer Mentorship Program Welcome Event at the DOC End of Fall Quarter Celebration: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
• Disabled Peer Mentorship Program launch: Start of winter 2025 quarter (Tuesday, January 7)

Program Leads:
Remi Rogoff (he/him): rogoffr@wwu.edu
Axel Cichocki, Access Manager for Neurodiversity Inclusion, Disability Access Center (he/they): Axel.Cichocki@wwu.edu

Contact Info: Email Remi at rogoffr@wwu.edu & Axel Cichocki at Axel.Cichocki@wwu.edu with general questions. 

AA/EO. Accessibility Statement: This program is intended for all participants including those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities. If you need materials or this application in an alternative accessible form, please contact Axel Cichocki at Axel.Cichocki@wwu.edu. For disability accommodation(s), please contact Axel Cichocki at Axel.Cichocki@wwu.edu. Advance notice is appreciated and sometimes necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

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