Transition Services
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.
ACTIVITIES
Easter Seals Miracle League of Michigan - charitable organization that provides children with disabilities an opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an organized league.
MORC Stars Hockey Program - program gives people with physical and developmental disability to play hockey.
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AGENCIES
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
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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
MRS- Michigan Rehabilitation Services
MRS can help you 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
DRIVERS TRAINING
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.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
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.
GUARDIANSHIP
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
POST SECONDARY SCHOOLS
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 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