POST SECONDARY PLANNING (LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL)
POST SECONDARY PLANNING (LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL)
Below is a list of resources to help Special Education students with transition services. If you are in need of a copy of your IEP please call Southgate Schools Special Services office at (734)246-4619.
Easter Seals Miracle League of Michigan - a charitable organization that provides children with disabilities an opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an organized league.
MORC Stars Hockey Program - a program that gives people with physical and developmental disability to play hockey.
Access Center - please call to find out if you are eligible
(800) 241-4949
Developmental Disabilities (Cognitive Impairment and Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Synergy Partner (866)724-7544
Community Living Services (734)467-7600
Consumer Link (313)656-0000
The Guidance Center (734)785-7700
Mentally Ill (Emotional Impairment)
Care Link (888)711-5465
Gateway (800)973-4283
The Guidance Center (734)785-7700
Medicaid - Department of Human Services (DHS)
Call to see if you qualify for state medical insurance, cash or food assistance and emergency relief.
(855)275-6424
Michigan Alliance for Families
Information, support, education, and resources for families who have children and young adults (birth to 26 years of age) who receive Special Education services.
MRS- Michigan Rehabilitation Services
MRS can help Special Education students transition from school to employment by helping you prepare for, obtain and maintain employment consistent with your interests and abilities. Call to schedule an orientation meeting.
20500 Eureka Rd
734-285-2707
Secretary of State- State ID
(888)767-6424
www.michigan.gov/sos
Social Security
3620 Biddle Ave.
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(800)722-1213
www.ssa.gov
A and A Driving School- offers drivers training for students with special needs.
Drivers Edge Driving School- offers drivers training for students with special needs.
American Job Center Youth Services
ARC Vocational Opportunity Center
Vocational Opportunity Center assists people in securing and maintaining employment, based on their person-centered plan.
For more information, contact the Vocational Opportunity Center at 734-374-2250, or see the Explore Taylor site. Phone code: 1277
Earnternship program, Young professionals program, Career Planning Program, etc.
Oakland University OUCares, Employable Skills Training
STEP (Services to enhance potential)
Services To Enhance Potential (STEP) is a non-profit organization that provides support and services to nearly 1,300 persons with disabilities and other mental health needs in Washtenaw and Wayne counties. A major goal of Services To Enhance Potential is to increase the number of persons who are employed, self-employed, and volunteer in their communities. STEP provides and supports a variety of employment and self-employment options.
CSN Fund (Children with Special Needs Fund)
The CSN Fund supports families that have children with special health care needs by providing full or partial funding for certain equipment that help to improve the child's quality of life. More information.
The mission of MiABLE is to encourage and assist the saving of private funds to help persons with disabilities cover costs that support their health, independence, and quality of life.
The MiABLE Disability Savings Program was created to allow individuals with disabilities and their families to save funds for Qualified Disability Expenses that support health, independence, and quality of life without jeopardizing eligibility for necessary federal benefits.
After I Am Gone Brochure - the program assist families with a child or adult with a disability in planning for their future when they are no longer able to provide care.
GAIN- Guardianship Alternatives Information Network- provides help to people with disabilities and their families to make informed decisions about guardianship and alternatives to guardianship.
(866)365-3231
Click on the website below to search colleges and their special education offices: http://www.mi-ahead.org Click on "links" then scroll down to "schools" and click on your college of interest.
Henry Ford Community College
5101 Evergreen, Dearborn, MI
Wayne County Community College
21000 Northline, Taylor, MI
(734)946-3500
Eastern Michigan University
EMU and the Autism Collaborative Center
Eastern Michigan University (EMU) currently has a College Supports Program (CSP) aimed at increasing admissions, retention, and full matriculation for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through an individualized 24-hour fee-for-service supportive program. In addition to academic achievement, efforts of this program include development of social-emotional and communication skills, as well as daily living skills needed for adult independence with the primary focus of supporting executive functioning for participants.
TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
Michigan Career and Technical Institute (MCTI)
1161 West Pine Lake Road, Plainwell, MI 49080
(877)901-7360
The Michigan Career and Technical Institute is a specialized vocational training and rehabilitation center for Michigan citizens with disabilities. Students live in on-campus dormitories and are supported by a 24-hour staff. MCTI offers a wide range of support services, including academic, rehabilitation, substance abuse counseling, on-site recreational programs, and a staff of nurses and social workers. MCTI has flexible enrollment and offers financial aid to eligible students.
(877)901-7360
Programs:
Automotive Technology Cabinetmaking/Milwork
Certified Nurse Assistant Culinary Arts
Custodial Customer Service
Electronics Graphic Communications
Grounds Maintenance/Landscaping Machine Technology
Office Automation
William D. Ford Career-Technical Center
Wayne Westland
(734)419-2100