Southwestern Center For Independent Living (SWCIL)

School to Adult Life Transition

109 S 5th St, Ste 700, Marshall, MN, 56258

Distance: 954 Miles

(507) 532-2221

linda.halbur@swcil.com

https://www.swcil.com/independent-living-skills-program.html

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

Youth transition services prepares individuals for:
* Employment
* College
* Living on your own
* Life skills

Features

Area Served by County
- Cottonwood County
- Jackson County
- Lincoln County
- Lyon County
- Murray County
- Nobles County
- Pipestone County
- Redwood County
- Rock County
- Yellow Medicine County
Client Conveniences
- Assistance with community resources
Specialization
- Children and/or youth with disabilities
- Developmental disabilities
- Disabilities
- Family
- Physical disabilities

Area Served

Lyon County

Websites

https://www.swcil.com/independent-living-skills-program.html

https://www.swcil.com

Phone Numbers

Type	Number	Hours
Main	(507) 706-2711

Last Update

12/10/2024

Other Locations

This provider does not offer this service at other locations.

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.