Access Ed Peer Mentorship Program
Are you a student registered with Accessible Education? Interested in connecting with an upper-year Accessible Education student who has experience navigating university with a disability?
If so, the Access Ed Peer Mentorship Program is an excellent opportunity for you to start building your support network!
How the Program Works
The Access Ed Peer Mentorship Program strives to match registered Accessible Education students, upon request, with a registered, upper year mentor. Mentors offer academic and social support to help make aspects of university more approachable and manageable for students with disabilities.
As a mentee in the Access Ed Peer Mentorship Program, you will gain:
- Essential skills to help you transition to Western University and adjust to post-secondary accessibility-related processes.
- Knowledge of campus resources and services to assist your academic journey.
- Regular communication with your mentor to connect, receive support, discover resources, and arrange plans to meet up (either in person or online).
- Opportunities to participate in one-on-one meetings and group activities that build lasting connections and enhance your well-being.
When to Apply for a Peer Mentor
Accessible Education students can apply to match with an Access Ed Peer Mentor for the Fall term (September to December) and/or the Winter term (January to April).
Applications will open in September and January.
Students are encouraged to request an Access Ed Peer Mentor at the earliest opportunity through our online request form:
How to Become a Peer Mentor
Applications to become an Access Ed Peer Mentor are currently closed. Please check back here for updates regarding the opening of applications.
Contact Us
If you have a question or require an accommodation, please contact aelearninglab@uwo.ca
