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What is a Peer Mentor?

​A peer mentor is someone who works with a consumer of Access to Independence to help that person achieve their goals. A peer mentor provides emotional support and act as a role model while helping with independent living skills, self-advocacy and disability adjustment. 

What are the qualifications?

An ideal candidate would be someone who:
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​• Has a disability.
• Has successfully adjusted to independent living on their own
• Has a genuine concern for helping others with similar disabilities.
• Is willing to assist others to achieve their own independent living goals.
• Completes Peer Mentor Application.
• Completes Peer Mentor Training.
• Successfully completes a background check.

I still have questions...

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I would like to apply!

Click on the button below to download a fillable application form. Email your completed application to info@accesstoind.org with the subject line "Peer Mentor Application," or mail a copy to Access to Independence, 3810 Milwaukee St. Madison, WI 53715

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Madison, WI 53714
608-242-8484
Toll Free: 1-800-362-9877
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