One by One Peer Mentor & Group Peer Mentor

I work with many different young teens and adults everyday to help them develop their goals and help them find successful ways to meet their goals. I travel across the country to different camps, conferences, workshops, and other programs giving my presentation on what my life is like and give them advice on how they can be successful. I also provide them with resources which might best benefit their daily routine. I also help students decide which school they could attend, understanding their disability conditions, answer their questions, and help solve problems and listen to their concerns. I also provide family support and encourage young teens and adults to get more involved so they can see how real life is like and feel more comfortable with other people who are different. I also help them become more proactive and explain to them what their rights are so they know what they can and can’t do.

Workshop / Presentation

The presentation I provide is a base for any age from K-12, college, and professional. Most people are parents, students learning about deafblindness, special education professional (faculty, instructor, manager, driver, and any other assistant) , interpreters, and caregivers. This is available for all area like schools, workshops, conferences, clubs, and training sessions.

Title: Look, Listen, and Learn about Deafblindness

Length: 45 minutes to 1 ½ hours depending on size of group and topic being covered.

Outline:

Ø  What is Visual Impairment?

Ø  What is Deafness?

Ø  What is Deafblindess?

Ø  Communication

Ø  Abilities

Ø  Interacting with Service Dog

Summary:

Look, Listen, and Learn about people who are deafblind. Come and get a hands on example of what it feels like to be visual impaired, have a hearing loss, and be deafblind. It includes great hands on activities and is designed to provide experiences to gain awarness and help you become more comfortable interacting with deaf, blind and deafblind people.