Event title:	ABIL Peer Mentor Training
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 . Participation in disability awareness presentations Two day Peer Mentor Training includes: Disability Awareness Adjustment to Disability CommunicationGoal Planning Crisis InterventionLegislation The Independent Living Philosophy 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, and ask for a peer mentor application.
Host Organization:	Arizona Bridge to Independent Living
Target Audience:	Consumers with disabilities
Registration required?	Yes
Date(s) (include start and end date):	October 20, 2009
Time:	11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location:	Disability Empowerment Center
Street Address:	5025 E. Washington St., suite 200
City:	Phoenix
State:	AZ
Zip:	85034
Sponsor(s):	Arizona Bridge to Independent Living
Website(s):	www.abil.org
Contact Person:	April Reed
Phone/TTY:	(602) 296-0533
FAX:
Contact Email:	aprilr@abil.org
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