"With A Little Help From My Friends" Peer Mentor Training
This training is offered to high school and middle school students who may want more information regarding how to best communicate and befriend an individual with an intellectual and/or developmental disability. Trained Peer Mentors are then invited to be matched with a child with a disability and together they participate in organized community recreational activities (basketball, baseball, summer camp, etc.).
The training includes:
~ Information on 5 specific disabilities: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, Epilepsy, and Spina Bifida
~ Stereotypes of persons with disabilities (Myths & Truths)
~ How to interact with persons with disabilities
~ Problem Solving
~ Sensitivity/Confidentiality
~ Hands-on learning about physical/visual limitations
Free lunch and snacks provided during the training. A certificate of completion will be given to participants. This training can also be considered 4 hours of volunteer service for high school / middle school volunteer requirements.