Types of Family Support Mentors & What They Do

Types of Family Support Mentors
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Inspire to Empower Mentor

What does an Inspire to Empower Mentor do?

  • Mentor assigned to the individual or family.
  • Length and number of visits determined by the mentor and individual.
  • Share experiences about growing up in a hearing world.
  • Discuss a variety of topics: technology, communication strategies, self-esteem, etc.
  • Share upcoming deaf/hard-of-hearing events.
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Deaf Mentor

What does a Deaf Mentor do?

  • Deaf Mentor assigned to the family or individual.
  • Length and number of visits determined by the mentor  and individual/family.
  • Share experiences about Deaf culture.
  • Discuss a variety of topics: technology, communication strategies, self-esteem, etc.
  • Provided support in learning ASL
  • Share upcoming Deaf culture events.
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Family-to-Family Mentor

What does a Family to Family Mentor do?

  • Mentor assigned to the family. 
  • Length and number of visits determined by the mentor  and individual/family.
  • Share experiences about how to support your child who is deaf/hard of hearing.
  • Discuss a variety of topics: technology, communication strategies, self-esteem, etc.
  • Share upcoming deaf/hard-of-hearing events.

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