Event title: ABIL Peer Mentor Training (Part 1)
Description/type of event (conference, monthly meeting, training, etc.): Are you someone who:
  • Has a disability, or are close to someone who does
  • Has successfully achieved independence on your own
  • Is willing to assist others to achieve their own independent living goals

If so: we have peer mentor opportunities for you! One-to-one contact with people with disabilities Outreach to people at rehab centers and nursing homes Advocacy for individuals and community issues

'In addition to one-one mentoring opportunities, ABIL Peer Mentors can  participate in group opportunities: Disability awareness presentations to local elementary, middle, or high  school students. A panel of mentors shares their personal stories of living with a  disability, discuss disability etiquette, and describe what Independent  Living and empowerment means to them. Group Mentoring Sessions A group of mentors and mentees gather to discuss developing Independent Living skills and how to apply those skills in every day life.

Peer Mentor Training includes: Disability Awareness - Adjustment to Disability- The Independent  Living Philosophy Communication - Goal Planning - Crisis Intervention - The Mentor/Mentee Relationship - and much more!

If you are interested in attending the training, contact April Reed at 602-296-0533 or aprilr@abil.org. Ask for a peer mentor application and let her know if you need transportation. Applications must be received in the ABIL office by April 14th.

Host Organization: ABIL
Target Audience: Public
Registration required?Yes
Date(s) (include start and end date): April 21, 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Disability Empowerment Center - Classroom B
Street Address: 5025 East Washington Street
City: Phoenix
State:AZ
Zip: 85034
Sponsor(s): ABIL
Website(s): www.abil.org
Contact Person: April Reed
Phone/TTY: (602) 296-0533
FAX:  
Contact Email: aprilr@abil.org 
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