Transition Takeaways

Lots of opportunities ahead! Click on the images below if you'd like more information 😊

Adult siblings & grandparents will also benefit from the information provided

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All Abilities Welcome!

Did you know that inclusion services are offered so that individuals with disabilities can participate in any program or event hosted by Oakland County Parks? A certified therapeutic recreation specialist coordinates programs for individuals with disabilities and provides training to staff and volunteers to assist individuals during general recreation programs. Partnerships with more than 30 non-profit agencies, schools and disabled sports organizations enable Oakland County Parks to cooperatively provide unique recreational options. "The Quiet Zone" is sensory inclusive space where sensory regulation tools, such as noise reducing headphones and fidget tools, are available.adaptive Quiet Zone

For additional information, call 248-221-8040 or email OCPrecreation@oakgov.com.

The Transition Checklist (attached/linked below) was developed by Oakland County Transition Coordinators, including myself. The resources and agencies listed in this publication are some of the commonly accessed supports available for students and families, some of which may begin while the individual is still in high school. The majority of the information applies to students who continue school-provided special education services as young adults. This list of activities and resources is offered as general information. Details may change frequently and without notice. As a result, families are advised to check the current status with the appropriate agency, program, resource, etc.

Hoppy Puppy is a microbusiness & community collaboration between Berkley Schools’ Adult Transition Program, Dog & Pony Show Brewery in Oak Park, and Our Neighborhood Academy in Downtown Berkley. What makes our treats different? We make/bake our treats using “spent grain” provided by Dog & Pony Show Brewery. This is a nutritious byproduct of the beer brewing process. Hoppy Puppy’s packaging & marketing takes place at Our Neighborhood Academy. By purchasing these tasty treats for your favorite pet, you’re supporting Berkley’s Adult Transition Program and our collaborating partners!

You can buy our dog treats at the following local businesses:

• Dog & Pony Show Brewery on 11 Mile in Oak Park
• Our Neighborhood Academy on 12 Mile in Downtown Berkley
• Coffee & Bark on Coolidge Hwy in Downtown Berkley
• Monarch Market Cafe on 11 Mile in Huntington Woods

Podcast Makes Perfect documents our learning journey about podcasting in real time. You can enjoy all of our episodes from season 1 & 2 and view pictures of us doing our audio editing, adding music/transitions, and writing scripts for the podcast by visiting the "The BAT Cave" page on our website.

Berkley's Adult Transition Program has a website! Check it out to learn more about our programming and the exciting projects we're involved in. The students recently did an update to include new pictures from our worksites & community based outingings! Click here to visit our website!

Visit our Transition Trends blog for transition related resources & opportunities in our community. From topics such as: Community Agencies/Services, Transportation, Employment, Independent Living, and even Benefits & Supported Decision Making, Transition Trends has you covered.

Visit the Transition Trends blog here!