SMILES Center for Independent Living

School to Adult Life Transition

Mankato Office

709 S Front St, Ste 7, Mankato, MN, 56001

Distance: 1003 Miles

(507) 345-7139

erewitzer@smilescil.org

https://smilescil.org/services/transition-to-community

Description

Coordinated activities are provided to students to teach the knowledge and skills needed for post-school activities. This can include such things as employment, further education and training, community experiences or living independently.

Additional Information

This program empowers high school and transition program students who are disabled to:
* Transition from school to independent living and adult life
* Learn independent living skills for maximum community integration and participation
* Participate in driver permit test preparation classes
* Access available resources and options that assist with the transition process

Transition training sessions are scheduled within the student's school setting and/or their local communities. These sessions will occur in a small group format of no less than four students. The focus will be "hands on" practical skill training, information and resources.

Features

Area Served by County
- Blue Earth County
- Brown County
- Faribault County
- Le Sueur County
- Martin County
- Nicollet County
- Sibley County
- Waseca County
- Watonwan County
Specialization
- Children and/or youth with disabilities
- Disabilities
- Family

Eligibility

Students with disabilities between the ages of 14 - 22

Fees

There is no fee for this service

Area Served

Blue Earth County

Websites

https://smilescil.org/services/transition-to-community

https://smilescil.org

Phone Numbers

Type	Number	Hours
Main	(651) 361-7293
Toll Free	(888) 676-6498

Last Update

10/7/2024

Other Locations

Fairmont Office 301 Downtown Plz, Ste 3, Fairmont, MN, 56031
New Ulm Office 1618 S Broadway St, New Ulm, MN, 56073

Other Services or resources

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HH-8000.8500-800School to Adult Life Transition Services Definition

Programs within the formal education system that prepare students with disabilities age 16 and older (and younger students, where appropriate) to make a successful transition to adult life. Transition services are provided while students are still in school, consist of coordinated activities, include both classroom instruction and related community experiences, where appropriate, and teach students the knowledge and skills they will need for postschool activities such as employment, postsecondary education, vocational training, integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living and community participation.
LR-1550Centers for Independent Living Definition

Consumer controlled, community based, cross disability, nonresidential agencies designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities that provide an array of independent living services. All CILs provide five core services: information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy and transition. In addition, many CILs also offer transportation services, mobility training, personal assistance, housing and home modifications, recreation services, vocational programs, assistance in obtaining assistive technology equipment and other individualized services designed to increase and maintain independence.
YB-9000Young Adults Definition

Individuals who are generally between the ages of 18 and 25 depending on the ages that specific programs use for qualification.
YJ-8750People With Disabilities/Health Conditions Definition

Individuals who have physical, sensory, developmental, cognitive, mental or emotional limitations, illnesses or injuries that affect their ability to engage in one or more major life activities. Disabilities and health conditions may be temporary or permanent, may be present at birth or occur at any point in a person's lifetime, and can be of different levels of severity.
YQ-1500Consumer Directed Organizational Perspective Definition

Organizations and individual practitioners who offer maximum choice and control (including the ability to select, manage and dismiss their workers) to people who use services or other supports to help with daily activities.