Online + In-Person

Peer Support & Virtual Community

Built on the conviction that lived experience is essential expertise. CdE's new online virtual community brings peer support directly to you — wherever you are.

Weekly Virtual Peer Support Groups

A supportive, confidential space to connect, share experiences, and be heard — led by CdE staff on rotating topics each week. No pressure to share more than you're comfortable with. 100% free.

When: Every Monday
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
Where: Virtual via Zoom — join from anywhere
Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/82517950260
June 1 Advocacy
June 8 Adulting 101
June 15 Information and Referral
June 22 Peer Support
June 29 Advocacy
Join the Zoom →
Every Monday · 2–3 PM EST
Free · No registration needed

New Peer Mentoring Programs — Launching 2026

Youth Peer Mentoring

For Young People With Disabilities

Young people deserve to see themselves reflected in mentors who have navigated the same world they are entering.

  • School-to-adult life transition support
  • Self-advocacy and leadership skill building
  • Connection to community, employment & education
  • Mentors with shared disability experience
Adult Peer Mentoring

For Adults Navigating Community Life

Adults gain more from someone who has walked the same path than from any professional consultation.

  • Goal-setting and Independent Living Plan development
  • Navigation of systems, services & community resources
  • Support through housing, employment & healthcare transitions
  • Peer-to-peer accountability and encouragement

Interested in becoming a peer mentor or connecting with one?

All peer mentoring services are free. Contact: kkapp@disabilityempowerment.net

Online Virtual Community Features

Virtual Support Groups

Weekly Zoom meetings — advocacy, adulting, peer support, information & referral, and more.

Peer Mentor Matching

Online portal connecting consumers with trained peer mentors based on shared experience.

Resource Library

Shared digital library of guides, toolkits, one-pagers, and community resources — always accessible.

Discussion Community

Safe online space to connect, ask questions, share wins, and support each other between sessions.