What is it?Mentor ProgramDisability People First Language

Mentor ProgramTAPESTRY

• Create a community of support• Be a part of an amazing group of UAA students• Be a coach/tutor/guide/friend as needed

• 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.

Casual MentorTAPESTRY

Mentor PlusTAPESTRY

• 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

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Men

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TAPESTRY • 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

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

• Planning & Information• Relationship Building• Lead by Example• Engagement and

Support

Mentoring TAPESTRY

Peop

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TAPESTRY

• 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.

Disability Etiquette TAPESTRY

• The Ten Commandments • Read/Review• Experiences with this?• Thoughts

Myths & Facts TAPESTRY

• Handicapped…• We must protect them• It’s a tragedy• What is “different”• Real life!

Quick TipsFor 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

For more information contactTAPESTRY Student Success Coordinator

907-786-6038tapestry@alaskachd.org

www.uaa.alaska.edu/chd/tapestry