SMILES Center for Independent Living
School to Adult Life Transition
Fairmont Office
301 Downtown Plz, Ste 3, Fairmont, MN, 56031
Distance: 966 Miles
(507) 235-3488
hschultze@smilescil.org
https://smilescil.org/services/transition-to-community
Service Details
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
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Area Served by County
- Blue Earth County
- Brown County
- Faribault County
- Le Sueur County
- Martin County
- Nicollet County
- Sibley County
- Waseca County
- Watonwan County
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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, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan counties
Websites
Phone Numbers
Type | Number | Hours |
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Main | (507) 235-3488 |
Last Update
11/22/2024
Other Locations
- Mankato Office 709 S Front St, Ste 7, Mankato, MN, 56001
- New Ulm Office 1618 S Broadway St, New Ulm, MN, 56073
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.