This topic will explore the ways in which people with diverse learning needs, including a range of disabilities, may be supported in activities of daily living, community engagement, and specific programs, through the support of a mentor who provides advice, reminders, and specific program support. Mentoring will be compared and contrasted with other support roles and input will be provided on the needs of people with a range of disabilities and how mentoring programs operate within disability and related fields. Since mentors are often in the position of advocating for people with disabilities, important concepts related to advocacy will be explored as a significant component of the topic. This will address interpersonal, social, and legal issues.
This topic aims to:
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