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The E-Mentoring Program, based at Ohio State, connects high school students who have disabilities with mentors who have valuable life and career experiences to share. The program, funded by a three-year grant from Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission, utilizes e-mail and Web-based communications technology to enhance the highly successful career development curriculum created by Nisonger Center staff. Siegel became involved with E-Mentoring as part of his graduate study, but he quickly found that mentoring young people was something he was good at and enjoyed. As their relationship grew, Siegel and Horton began working through the Nisonger-created career development and transition curriculum lead by Margo Izzo, program manager for Nisonger’s Special Education and Transition Services. “This mentoring program differs from some others,” says Izzo. “High school students and mentors use the curriculum to explore various transition options and develop realistic transition plans. Therefore, high school students are better prepared for their transition to adult life.” Together, Siegel and Horton, like 50 other mentor-mentee pairs around central Ohio, explored the careers Horton was considering. Siegel explains that he served as a guide and sounding board throughout the process. “I didn’t give Ben answers or tell him what to do, but helped him work through situations and find resources he needed to guide him in his career,” says Siegel. Horton decided on a career in social work and was accepted to both Capital University and Bowling Green University. “Ben’s accomplishments through the mentoring program have made him a role model for others at his school,” says Siegel. “He’s looked up to, and others, who have learned of his success, have asked how they can realize similar achievements.” www.HealthNewsDigest.com Top of Page 
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