The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions and experiences of peer mentors who served in a mentor role for students with intellectual disabilities in a university-level educational...Read more
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This video shows you the ways that mentors and coaches help students manage their coursework, activities, and other activities students do on campus. Watch the video above or follow the...Read more
College programs for students with intellectual disability frequently engage peer mentors to promote students' social connections on campus. The qualitative study discussed in this article was...Read more
Guide created by Dr. Missy Jones of Northern Kentucky University that is used at that university to train peer mentors. Includes information about getting started, and responsibilities of mentors...Read more
This chart can be used by a student and their educational coach to decide areas where students will need help, and what type of support an educational coach can provide for each area of need....Read more
To create inclusive campuses, the use of peer mentors is integral in providing supports to students with intellectual disability (ID). This guide will provide institutions of higher education (...Read more
This webinar introduced an open video resource developed for Think College by a student at Virginia Commonwealth University who supports students with intellectual disability in their classes. The...Read more
This Fast Fact, based on a research study which is being presented at the Spring 2019 Research Summit, examines the inclusive higher education programs offered in Australia with a focus on one:...Read more
This Mentor Application was developed by Vanderbilt University's Next Step program for students with intellectual disabilities to recruit and screen student applicants wishing to be peer mentors...Read more
Mentors are often used to support students with intellectual disability as they transition to college. They are typically other college students who assist with academics, adjusting to college...Read more