~Peer Mentors can provide firsthand knowledge of coping with a disability in health and uplifting ways.

~They can provide guidance to those with a disability through the transition into adulthood.

~Peer Mentors can help explore options for college, career paths, community involvement and personal goals.

~Peer Mentors can help you to build and retain a supporting care-giving team.

~They can help you to develop effective self-advocacy and self-determination skills.

~They can help you identify a positive social support system by building strong relationships in every aspect of your life.

~ Peer Mentors understand the unique situations that disabilities can create.

~ They can share those experiences through storytelling and the power of individuality.

~ Peer Mentors can enhance awareness and inclusiveness for those with disabilities within the community.

~ They can create awareness of the possibilities, opportunities and the ability to thrive throughout life with a disability.

~ Peer Mentors share their connections through active listening and patient understanding.

~ Peer Mentors help individuals experience both individual and collective triumphs within the disability community.

~ They use mistakes as learning experiences while acknowledging that negative situations can bring about positive outcomes.

~ Peer Mentors empower individuals to have an enhanced quality of life and independent living skills through unique perspectives and unparalleled support.

~ They promote empathy, conflict resolution, problem solving skill, resilience and perseverance.