NeuroPride
Peer Advocacy
The Peer Advocacy Program is designed to train neurodivergent students to support themselves and their peers by offering requestable training for individuals and groups. This program also provides the opportunity to access peer advocates on staff to assist in navigating campus life/processes in various academic and administrative settings, such as meetings with McBurney Disability Resource Center access consultants, advising appointments, and other essential consultations. Involvement in this program also grants students Access to our Access Tools & NeuroLibrary which provide them with practical tools and knowledge to improve their daily lives.
Our goal is to to empower students by providing them with knowledgeable advocates who can help navigate the complexities of accommodations and support services, ensuring their needs are met effectively.
What to Expect:
Peer Advocate Training: Comprehensive training sessions to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to support their peers during important meetings and appointments.
Direct Support: Trained peer advocates from staff who may accompany students to appointments with access consultants, advisors, and other key personnel to provide support and encourage assertive communication.
Confidentiality: Ensuring that all interactions remain confidential
Resource Navigation: Help understaning and utilizing available resources and services.
Follow-Ups: Ongoing check-ins and follow-up assistance to ensure students' needs continue to be met after initial meetings upon request.
Who is this for?
Individual: While this program is designed to support the unique struggles that neurodivergent students often go through with accommodations, advisor meetings, and medical appointments, it is open to all students regardless of background .
Group: This program is available to any organization or student-led group who wants to gain self advocacy skills.
How to Access
Request: Completing an online form to request a peer advocate or submit a training request. Provide details for desired training sessions: Is this for a group or individual, provide potential times for training, any specific requests.
Scheduling Assistance: Coordinating with the program to schedule a peer advocate to accompany them to specific meetings and appointments.
Drop-in support: Attend drop-in support events at specific locations and times to meet with available advocates to discuss support and guidance.