{"product_id":"ada-compliant-peer-mentoring-programs-for-students-with-disabilities-november-10-2026","title":"ADA-Compliant Peer Mentoring Programs for Students with Disabilities – November 10, 2026","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTuesday, November 10, 2026\u003cbr\u003e11:00 am – 12:30 pm ET\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCreate Legally Sound Programs That Expand Support \u0026amp; Improve Engagement\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs the number of college students with disabilities continues to grow, institutions are looking for innovative ways to provide meaningful support while managing increasing caseloads, limited staffing, and heightened expectations for individualized services. Peer mentoring offers a powerful opportunity to enhance student belonging, confidence and persistence, but many disability services professionals are left wondering how these programs fit within the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Questions surrounding confidentiality, mentor roles, accommodations, training, boundaries, and equitable access can make implementation feel complex and risky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJoin us on November 10, 2026 when our expert presenter will provide a practical roadmap for developing or strengthening peer mentoring programs that are both ADA-compliant and student-centered. You will learn how to design sustainable program structures, recruit and prepare peer mentors, establish appropriate roles and expectations, protect student privacy, and integrate mentoring into existing disability support services. You'll also gain strategies for navigating common legal and ethical challenges while expanding support without overextending disability services staff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRather than treating ADA compliance and peer mentoring as separate conversations, this session brings them together to help institutions create programs that strengthen student engagement, foster belonging, improve retention, and extend the impact of disability services. Walk away with practical tools, implementation strategies, and proven practices you can immediately apply to build a legally sound, effective peer mentoring program that supports both students and your institution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTopics Covered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGain tools and strategies to help you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eEvaluate current peer mentoring efforts to ensure they align with ADA requirements, institutional policies and best practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDevelop clear role descriptions, boundaries, and training expectations for peer mentors to support students effectively while protecting confidentiality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eImplement practical strategies to recruit, train, supervise and sustain a successful peer mentoring program that complements disability services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eIncrease confidence in addressing legal and ethical questions related to peer mentoring, accommodations, privacy and student support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eIncorporate peer mentoring as a strategy to improve student engagement, sense of belonging, persistence and overall success for students with disabilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eIdentify measurable outcomes and assessment methods to demonstrate the impact and effectiveness of peer mentoring programs on campus.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePresenter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5171\/1405\/files\/Leigh_Davis_Fickling_Headshot_Circle.png?v=1782922751\" width=\"100x100\" height=\"100x100\" alt=\"Headshot of Leigh Davis Fickling\" style=\"margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeigh Davis Fickling\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Deputy Director of the Title IX and Clery Compliance and an Accommodations Consultant at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paper-clip.com\/pages\/presenter-bio-leigh-davis-fickling\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here for full bio.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PaperClip Communications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52169973301468,"sku":"AC2254 ADA-Compliant Peer Mentoring Programs for Students with Disabilities 11.10.26","price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5171\/1405\/files\/11.10.26ADA-CompliantPeerMentoringProgramsforStudentswithDisabilities_03668800-bbde-4982-b97c-ef32a310c898.jpg?v=1786365987","url":"https:\/\/paper-clip.com\/products\/ada-compliant-peer-mentoring-programs-for-students-with-disabilities-november-10-2026","provider":"PaperClip Communications","version":"1.0","type":"link"}