Disabled Peer Mentorship Program: Applications for mentees now open!
The Disabled Peer Mentorship Program 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 with individual mentorship from upper-level peers. Mentors help mentees transition to college life while providing academic, social, and personal connections in a caring and supportive environment. Mentors offer guidance and encouragement and answer questions about WWU student life and resources.
The Disabled Peer Mentorship Program provides direct one-on-one peer mentorship, events and activities for mentees, opportunities for making friends and finding community, student leadership opportunities, and connections to campus and community partners.
Priority Deadline: Sunday, Oct. 5, at 11:59 p.m.
Contact Info: Email disability.outreach@wwu.edu to learn more or with any 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 the application in an alternative form, please email disability.outreach@wwu.edu. For disability accommodation(s), please email disability.outreach@wwu.edu. Advance notice is appreciated and sometimes necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.