201 Sylvester St   ·   PO Box 272   ·   Berrien Springs, Michigan   ·   Phone: 269-471-2897   ·   Fax: 269-471-2901
 
 
Nonprofit Organization | Berrien Springs | Michigan | Southwestern Michigan | Disabilities | Vocational Training
 
Welcome
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Services
 
Vocational Training | Disabled | Job Placement and Training | Job Skill Training
 
Smile provides sensory processing and motor therapy to children from birth through age twelve. Parents, teachers, day care providers, an occupational therapist and a physical therapist work with children as needed to provide the best ways to help children reach their full potential.
 
Acting Out offers children ages 7 to 12 an interactive theater experience. Participants create backdrops and costumes, then sing and act out a story. A final production is presented to family and friends at the end of each session. Acting Out is offered as a summer workshop.
 
Art on the Go is for children ages 6 to 12 and combines gross motor activities with an art session. This program is offered in the Summer and Winter.
 
Strikers Bowling is a program for special needs children 6-18 years of age, offered on Saturdays from 9:30 to 11:30 at Blossom Lanes during the Winter months. This is a time for socialization and group camaraderie.
 
 
Vocational Training | Disabled | Job Placement and Training | Job Skill Training
 
Teen Art Program, a six week session offered three times a year. Art is an instructional program designed to help students develop artistic skills and creativity while increasing self esteem.
 
Photography Class for 18 years and older. Learn the basic techniques in digital photography. A professional photographer will instruct in framing, lighting, and subject positioning. Eight week sessions will be held throughout the year.
 
Strikers Bowling is a program for special needs children 6-18 years of age, offered on Saturdays from 9:30 to 11:30 at Blossom Lanes during the Winter months. This is a time for socialization and group camaraderie.
 
 
Vocational Training | Disabled | Job Placement and Training | Job Skill Training
 
Groups: Adult Enrichment Group, Bowling, Unlocking the Artist Within(Art Class), Photography Class, Summer Day Camp
 
Skill Building for improvement in self-help, socialization and adaptive skills
 
Community Living Services to increase or maintain independence in your home or community
 
Vocational Training: Light Industrial Production Training fulfillment and assembly from sub-contractors - Recycling: office paper, magazines, and cardboard
 
Industrial Services (contracted through outside businesses): Light Assembly, Document Destruction, Bagging, Collating, and Labeling
 
Vocational Evaluation: Diagnostic Evaluation/Situational Assessment - explores work skills and discovers employment talents and possibilities
 
Supported Employment:
Job Development: assistance with individual or group employment
 
Job Coaching: individual or group support on the job
 
On-the-Job Evaluations: trial work for individuals or groups
 
Job Maintenance: advocacy and on-going support for employment continuity for individuals or groups
 
Employer Assistance: Consultation regarding job accomodations, work hardening, recruiting, tax credits and related hiring incentives, job analysis, task analysis, ADA, and other information regarding various disabilities and barriers.
 
Employee Development Services: Assists persons to develop or improve their work behaviors, work capacities, interpersonal skills, attitudes and other skills in order to increase their employability.
 
 
Vocational Training | Disabled | Job Placement and Training | Job Skill Training
 
Medical Loan Closet provides durable medical equipment for up to six months. We charge a nominal rental for the use of wheelchairs, canes, crutches, commodes, walkers, bath chairs and more.