“Sally,” a college student with severe cerebral palsy who communicates through a computer and uses a power wheelchair, was considering dropping out of college because the communication barrier frustrated her efforts in class. Her mentor, “Alice,” who also has CP and who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University, taught Sally about the studying techniques she used and expressed sympathy for her frustration. As a result, Sally is still in school, well on her way to earning a bachelor’s degree that will enable her to earn an income and live independently.