Independent Living Skills

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Independent Living Skills Development is one of the 5 Core tenets of our work at Disability Network Mid-Michigan that builds community and changes lives.

We support adults with disabilities to maintain or increase their independence to complete daily activities in their home and community such as:

Develop a Budget

Plan and Prepare Meals

Grooming/Hygiene

Housekeeping

Health Care

Wellness and Exercise

Care for a Service or Therapy Animal

Navigating the Community

Using Public Transportation

Emergency Preparedness

We believe that people with disabilities are the best experts about their own needs and that includes planning for emergencies. It is important to consider individual circumstances and needs to effectively prepare for emergencies and disasters. We offer MY3P (My Personal Protection Plan) an emergency preparedness series that will help you Make a Plan, Build a Kit, and Be Informed.

All sessions are FREE of charge and will be conducted virtually on Zoom. Participants will be given flash drives with all the essential resources to customize their plan.

Available in these counties: Alcona, Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Iosco, Isabella, Midland, Ogemaw, Roscommon and Saginaw

Learn more about our Emergency Preparedness sessions

Call 989-835-4041 or email

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Part One – Creating My Action Plans & Support Network

Part Two - Creating My Go Kit and Evacuation Plan & Assistive Technology For Your Go Kit

Part Three - Advanced Care Directives & Personal Safety

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Employment Readiness

We work with youth and adults to prepare them for successful employment. DNMM partners with schools and vocational rehabilitation services to tailor services that support individuals to meet their employment goals. Employment is a means to self-sufficiency and a key to living independently.

These services include barrier assessments, benefits planning, employment skills like interviewing, building a resume, work etiquette, and more. Most services can be customized to the individual’s needs to support them on their road to employment.

Pre-Employment Transition Services (PRE-ETS) address the following:

Self-Advocacy

Work-Based Learning

Workplace Readiness

Job Exploration and Counseling

Post Secondary Education Counseling

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Representative Payee

Disability Network Mid-Michigan believes people with disabilities have the same right to participation, the same range of options, degree of freedom, control, and self-determination as people without disabilities. Our Representative Payee service supports that philosophy. We help you manage your money, ensure your basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter are met, and develop a plan for how to manage what remains. For many individuals receiving Social Security benefits, financial responsibilities can seem overwhelming. We can offer support in this area so you can manage other life areas more effectively, in the way that you choose.

Ready For Independent Living?

If you or someone you know could benefit from our services please call 989-835-4041 or fill out the form below.