UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls

Disability Resource Center

G.A.D.G.E.T

Program Overview

Growing Autism Diversity through Guided Education and Transition (G.A.D.G.E.T) is a 1-year pilot program offering mentoring/academic coaching to first-year students with Autism.  Mentors will meet with students weekly to address executive functioning challenges, navigating campus resources, developing positive study skills, and connecting students to the larger campus community.  Mentors will also work with each individual to identify academic and personal goals for each semester. Mentors will be provided training and ongoing support throughout the duration of the academic year.

Eligibility

  • Student's must have one of the following diagnoses: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Asperger's, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)
  • Student's are required to complete the "New Student Application" on the home page of the Ability Services website.
  • Student's are required to submit documenation to verify disability eligibility.

Kick Off Event 

All Mentees and Mentors will have an opportunity to get connected, socialize, and start off the semester right with our inital kick-off event! 

**More details to follow. Date TBD

 

 2019-2020 G.A.D.G.E.T Mentee Application

  • Complete the application listed below.
  • The priority deadline is Wednesday, July 31st
 

  Mentee Application 

 
 
 

Interested in being a Mentor? 

  • Take a look at the application and learn if being a G.A.D.G.E.T Mentor is right for you. 
  • The pilot program is looking for 4-6 mentors for the 2019-2020 academic year. 
 

Mentor Application 

 
 
 
 

Equal Access for Students

Fostering Independence, Reducing Barriers, & Promoting Inclusion

 

Disability Resource Center

715.425.0740
drc@uwrf.edu
Secure Fax: 715.425.0742
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
123 Rodli Hall