1. Rhea Dane, M.Ed Oakland- County Transitions Director Natasha Doan-Motsinger, B.S.- Livingston County Business Developer

2.  Who is Excel  Community Living Support Services  Non-Vocational Services  Transitions Services  Vocational Services  Career Course  Questions

3. We have been working with families since 1994.We are CARF accredited. We pride ourselves on providing quality, individualized services designed around the people we support and their families. We contract in Oakland County with MRS, MORC and CLS and in Livingston County with MRS and LCCMH.

4. Open case with MORC, CLS, CMH or MRS Part of a School to Work Program Private or Self Determination Program

6. Excel assists people with the essential services necessary to continue living in the family home, or to maintain their own private residence in the community. We currently staff 10 homes in Livingston County

7. Excel supports residents and their families in developing the necessary skills to maintain independence in the home. Services include: Increasing skills of daily living Maintaining and enhancing dignity and self-respect Communication and self-advocacy Making healthy choices Making new friends and connecting with community supports Monitoring medications Managing finances Maintaining a safe, clean and secure home

9. Social and Community Skills Training Community activities designed to teach social skills, community safety, survival skills, and other skills selected by the individual that support their personal goals.

10. Recreational activities in the community designed to match individual interests and personal choices.

11. Volunteer Opportunities Various volunteer opportunities in real work environments for persons wishing to explore or transition into community employment.

13. Individually tailored programs bring students, educators, businesses, parents and the community together to assist students in preparing for employment through skill building and exploration of career interests and options.

14. CBA Skill BuildingCareer CourseJob Development Determination of Employment Readiness

15. Various assessments that assist in identifying personal goals, strengths, interests, work skills, and the potential for successful employment. Clear recommendations are made for career preparation and realistic employment options. Excel is committed to providing true person- centered services.

17. Job Coaching Services Follow Along Services Arrangements for Accommodations as needed

19.  Excel Employment Options presents an 8 week summer course focused on developing each student’s individual vocational skills.  This course will include volunteer and job shadowing opportunities based on student interest.  Course curriculum teaching soft skills, vocational skill building and personal marketing skills has been tested and proven by Excel’s team through our work with Oakland County schools, MRS and MORC.

20. Soft Skills Problem Solving Relationship Building and Maintenance Stress Management Techniques Management of Workplace Expectations Conflict Resolution Conversation Skills

21. Worker’s Rights Disability Disclosure How to Leave a Job How to Build a Resume and Fill Out an Application Interviewing Skills and Practice

22. Job Shadowing Informational Presentations Work Trials

23.  Vision People with disabilities will have equal opportunities in the pursuit of happiness and independence  Mission To promote individual choice, self-reliance, and full participation in community life through person centered support services and vocational training