The lakeshore’s resource for people with disabilities and their families.

"Disability Network accepts that change may be slow, that it may be difficult. But its staff and volunteers will never accept that it won't happen. That makes it a valuable place for me to serve as a Board member working towards communities and services that are accessible to all."

— Marge Bakker


	Education/Transition Contact Stacey Trowbridge, Mentoring Program Director stacey@dnlakeshore.org Disability Network offers several programs geared toward preparing teens and their parents for employment, independence, and community connections. These programs include: Youth Employment Summit YES gives 14-18 year olds the opportunity to learn how to get and keep a job. Twice a week for three weeks, youth focus on career choices and preparation, interview skills, and worker responsibilities. Contact lucia@dnlakeshore.org to apply. Transition Presentations Offered to high school students in a classroom setting and through community forums for parents and professionals, these presentations cover topics such as careers, life skills, and self-advocacy. Education/Transition Links: U.S. Department of Labor NWREL’s National Mentoring Center America’s Career Resource Network Council for Exceptional Children Job Accommodation Network National Center on Secondary Education and Transition