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Peer Advocacy
There are two types of peer programs at LIFTT. They are peer
mentoring and peer advocacy.
The peer mentoring program is people with disabilities sharing their life
experiences with other people with disabilities. They work together
to help each other solve problems, learn new skills, and achieve their life
goals.
It is our belief that there is nothing like real life experiences that
teach what the world is really like. Peer mentors work with other
persons with disabilities either in a group or individual setting.
They help them learn life skills such as budgeting, cooking,
housecleaning, personal assistance management, personal adjustment to
disability, developing transportation systems, managing social security
benefits, etc. This service has a cross disability base. The
customer is matched with the person best able to teach the skill or help
resolve the problem.
Peer advocates participate in local advocacy events to promote systems
change. Samples of peer advocates activities include monitoring
events around the area to insure accessibility, work on Olmstead
implementation, and work on legislative activities.
If you are interested in receiving peer mentoring services contact Dave by
phone (406) 259-5181 or 1-800-669-6319. You can also email him at daves@liftt.org.
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