One of our participants has had a story published in the Michigan Family Connections Newsletter. You can read it below! I'm going to tell you about how I got started as a retailer. It all started when I was about three years old. My mom had gotten some plastic animals for me. I played with... Continue Reading →
I grew up outside of Chicago, with great transportation, lots of interesting people in my school, and a beautiful lake about a mile from my house. Here in Lansing we have good transportation, lots of interesting people in the schools, workplaces, cafes, and colleges, and the same big lake, well it's a couple of hours... Continue Reading →
It can be very challenging to take your first steps into adult life. If you are a young adult with a disability that makes it difficult or impossible to find work, you might try going to college. But if you also find it difficult or impossible to attend college right now, there's probably very few... Continue Reading →
Check out this article. It's worth a read. Women with autism hide complex struggles behind masks Girls Social Group will meet on June 6, 1981 Eden Road, Mason, Michigan. Sign up to receive regular announcements, and send a young woman our way. We all like to make new friends in a safe place.
In our family, celebrating the birth of Christ is part of our faith tradition. Most families have traditions, but ours are changing as our children reach adulthood. First of all, the three girls in our family (ages 24, 21, and 15) are busier, with their own social commitments. We just aren't together as much as... Continue Reading →
Everyone goes through transitions in life. One important time of transition occurs when young people move from high school to adult life roles. This can be tough for anyone, but youth with disabilities often face more barriers than other youth. Youth who face social challenges want to have fun and friendship as much as anyone... Continue Reading →
It's just what you might think. Every child makes a transition to becoming an adult. This journey to adulthood is different for every person. We all faced obstacles in reaching adult life goals, but kids with disabilities may face more barriers than others. Eden Transition Alliance is run by some folks who recognize that youth... Continue Reading →
Eden Transition : Journey to Adulthood 