School based programs are provided through a partnership between Traverse Bay Intermediate School District, Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District, Crawford Oscoda Ogemaw Roscommon Intermediate School District, Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District, Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District, and Disability Network.

 

Through participation in DNNM programs, youth learn about essential independent living skills, employment skill, explore post-secondary options, and self-advocacy. Programs vary in length ranging from 2 - 8 weeks.

 

Programs include:

• Soft Skills Training: focused on skills needed to gain and maintain employment.

• Self-Advocacy Training: focused on self-advocacy skills, self-determination, goal setting, and disability awareness.

• Banking and Budgeting Basics: introduction to managing finances and understanding money management while living independently.

• Connecting with your community: focused on job readiness, communication and social skills, leadership and personal empowerment, independent living skills, self-awareness, and peer guidance.

• Training, Educational, Vocational Options (TEVO I): Workshop for students focusing on post-secondary options including vocational and academic programs Training, Educational, Vocational Options (TEVO II) – focused on independent living skills as the student transitions from home to living on their own.

• Mobility/Transportation Training: program focused on learning how to navigate public transit safely, and independently. Social Intelligence: Focus will be placed on social emotional learning competencies like self-awareness, emotional regulation, common social interactions, relationship skills, and effective communication.

• SMART Money: Individualized training on skills related to money including budgeting, bank accounts, direct deposit, debit and credit cards, money transaction, etc.

• Introduction to Employment: This program has an emphasis on work readiness skills and tools that help prepare individuals for successful employment.

• Job Exploration: This program will allow individuals the opportunity to explore various career/employment options based on individually identified interests and skill sets.

 

For more information about our youth & school based programs or if you are interested in participating in a program, please contact Katy Fisher at kfisher@disabilitynetwork.net or George Gray at george@disabilitynetwork.net.