Are you 18+ and want to live on your own someday?
Work alongside our expert team as we help you take concrete steps towards building the skills you need to successfully transition to independent living!
Our 1:1 coaching for individuals with developmental disabilities (also known as our Transition to Independent Living Program) is open to those who:
- are 18+
- have a developmental disability
- want to participate in the program
- can stay safe without 1:1 supervision
- achieve a baseline score of at least 50% on the On My Own assessment
- can complete tasks without constant prompting or redirection
- do not have a recent history of self-harm or mental health crisis
- do not have a history of physical violence or aggression toward others
- can manage their daily living activities independently
- can reliably and accurately communicate their needs without prompting
- can use basic technology appropriately
Our 1:1 coaching has been carefully designed to help individuals and families:
- learn the critical skills necessary to live independently,
- begin taking steps toward independent living, and
- feel comfortable with the idea of independence.
Learn more about our Transition to Independent Living Program curriculum here.
Our 1:1 coaching for individuals is billed at $25 per hour.
The full Transition to Independent Living Program curriculum is designed as a 9-month program, featuring 52 hours of weekly 1:1 learning and practice sessions. For individuals who need the full curriculum, the estimated cost is $1,300.
However, all students are assessed to better understand their skills prior to starting the curriculum and not all students will need the full curriculum for $1,300. After the assessment, a personally-tailored learning plan and cost estimate will be created for you.
Coaching sessions most frequently take place in our classroom and out in the Troy community, but we'll occasionally host sessions at a student's home (if they live within 15 minutes' drive time of our office and the curriculum calls for a home visit).
We’re looking forward to working with you! Here are the next steps to get started:
- If you’re interested in 1:1 Coaching, complete our online application here.
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- At the same time you complete your application, please submit your $50 application fee (click the button on the application page to be brought to our payment page.)
- Once we receive your application and application fee, we’ll reach out to schedule a 1-hour skills assessment and interview.
- Once the assessment and interview are complete and we’ve been able to confirm you meet our eligibility criteria, we’ll get started on building your personalized coaching plan!
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To learn more, contact Director of Education Emily Lourim at emily@onmyownofmi.org or (248) 649-3739 x 221.