1. Eastern Upper Peninsula
Winter 2015 – EMPLOYMENT
How can we better prepare youth for life after high school?
How can we increase employment opportunities?
Fall 2017 – SOCIAL & TRANSPORTATION
How do we build upon the strengths of our communities to ensure that all citizens are included in social and recreational activities
What can we do as a community to better support transportations for youth with disabilities?
What can I personally do in the next six months to support this work?
50 people; 2.5 hours

2. 4 people; 3 hours; 1 Google Doc
After Each Evening…
4 people; 3 hours; 1 Google Doc

3. Follow Up with Transition Council
EUPISD Transition Council
Average of 20 regular attendees from our Partner Agencies:
Parents
Teachers
CMH
MRS 4H
BSBP
LSSU
Business Owners
ISD Staff
Michigan Works
Parent Advocacy Organizations
Goodwill
United Way
SAIL
Meets Monthly
Report Out:
Who attended?
What were the big ideas?
Discussion – Potential “Work Groups”
Assign Work Group “Chairs”
Follow up with attendees via “IDEAS” cards contact information.
20 people; 1 hour;
Review 1 Google Doc

4. Work Groups Mock Interview Night Laker LINKS Summer YOU Program
Project SEARCH
Parent LINKS
Job Olympics
Annual Appreciation Breakfast
Transportation
Work” Program
Miracle League
Summer YOU Program – 23 Business Partners! 53 students
Parent LINKS – Financial Planning; Hiawatha Behavioral Health;
2-3 Workgroups per year; 3-7 participants per workgroup; 1 hour per month

5. Not structure or planned…
Unexpected Outcomes
County Fair - Special Needs Day
Mock Interviews – Students leave with job offers
Unexpected business partners
Dance Studio Promoted Inclusiveness
Inclusive Education to Area Organizations
Not structure or planned…