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Downriver’s Center for Adult Education

By on August 1, 2013 in Education, Resources

I was looking for ESL classes in the Downriver area when I came across the website for the Southgate Adult & Community Education center which has earned the title, “Downriver’s Center for Adult and Alternative Education.”

The “SACE” is located inside of Asher school at 14101 Leroy, Southfield, MI.  Additional information can be found below and at: http://www.southgateadulted.org/default.htm

 

SACE is a comprehensive, full service educational program offering day and evening classes.  Some of the highlights include:

  • High School Completion
  • Alternative Education, which we call the “Advantage Academy”
  • Adult Basic Education (A.B.E.)
  • G.E.D. prep and test program
  • Vocational classes
  • Computer and Technology programs
  • English as a Second language program (ESL)
  • Community Outreach
  • Child Care programs
  • Enrichment and Leisure classes
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Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

By on December 21, 2012 in Education, Resources

National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)

The Library of Congress

Through a national network of cooperating libraries, NLS administers a free library program of braille and audio materials circulated to eligible borrowers in the United States by postage-free mail.

Eligibility for Service

The following persons are eligible for service:

  1. Blind persons whose visual acuity, as determined by competent authority, is 20/200 or less in the better eye with correcting lenses, or whose widest diameter of visual field subtends an angular distance no greater than 20 degrees.
  2. Other physically handicapped persons are eligible as follows:
    1. Persons whose visual disability, with correction and regardless of optical measurement, is certified by competent authority as preventing the reading of standard printed material
    2. Persons certified by competent authority as unable to read or unable to use standard printed material as a result of physical limitations.
    3. Persons certified by competent authority as having a reading disability resulting from organic dysfunction and of sufficient severity to prevent their reading printed material in a normal manner.

Certifying Authority

In cases of blindness, visual impairment, or physical limitations, “competent authority” is defined to include doctors of medicine; doctors of osteopathy; ophthalmologists; optometrists; registered nurses; therapists; and professional staff of hospitals, institutions, and public or private welfare agencies (e.g., social workers, case workers, counselors, rehabilitation teachers, and superintendents). In the absence of any of these, certification may be made by professional librarians or by any person whose competence under specific circumstances is acceptable to the Library of Congress.

In the case of reading disability from organic dysfunction, competent authority is defined as doctors of medicine and doctors of osteopathy who may consult with colleagues in associated disciplines.

Residency or U.S. Citizenship

Eligible readers must be residents of the United States, including the several states, territories, insular possessions, and the District of Columbia; or, American citizens domiciled abroad.

Lending of Materials and Classes of Borrowers

Veterans. In the lending of books, recordings, playback equipment, musical scores, instructional texts, and other specialized materials, preference shall be given at all times to the needs of the blind and other physically handicapped persons who have been honorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States.

Institutions. The reading materials and playback equipment for the use of blind and physically handicapped persons may be loaned to individuals who qualify, to institutions such as nursing homes and hospitals, and to schools for the blind or physically handicapped for the use by such persons only. The reading materials and playback equipment may also be used in public or private schools where handicapped students are enrolled; however, the students in public or private schools must be certified as eligible on an individual basis and must be the direct and only recipients of the materials and equipment.

Go to the following link to find your local library:

http://www.loc.gov/nls/find.html

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Caregivers Conference

By on September 4, 2012 in Education, Resources

Share flyer below with residents/members/clients regarding the:

Awareness Conference for Metro-Detroit Caregivers and Care Recipients

September 28th, 11am-2:30pm

Tabernacel Missionary Baptist Church

2080 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208

Topics Cover Legal and Financial Planning and Individual Legal Consultations are available following the presentations at 2:30pm.

Lunch included.

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HCSL Fall Classes!

By on September 4, 2012 in Education, Resources

 

 

Classes:

Ex-Couch Potatoes

Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Handheld weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.

Instructor: Faye Myrick

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 (9:00 am – 10:00 am)
Repeat every Tuesday until December 18, 2012

Gardening

Want to have fun? Looking for a outdoor hands-on activities and nutritional rewards. While learning the basic and not-so basic of gardening. Come and share your gardening stories. Classes held rain or shine!

Instructor: Donna McDuffie

Supply fee per term: $7.00

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 (9:00 am – 10:00 am)
Repeat every Wednesday until December 19, 2012

Mixed Media Jewelry

Class will provide an opportunity for participants to relieve stress, socialize and engage in life-review all while making jewelry. Participants will be able to express themselves in their jewelry making receiving many therapeutic benefits in the studio.

Instructor: Meah Khrysteana Tweh

Supply fee per term: $7.00

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 (11:30 am – 1:00 pm)
Repeat every Wednesday until December 19, 2012

Tai Chi

Provides an opportunity for participants to learn the ancient Chinese form of moving meditation and relaxation while creating balance between the mind and body. The flowing dance-like movements are able to improve muscular strength, flexibility, joint movement, balance, and cardio respiratory fitness.

Instructor: Bobby Calhoun

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 (10:15 am – 11:15 am)
Repeat every Wednesday until December 19, 2012

Yoga

Will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increased flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. All participants will pay a $2.00 per class.

Instructor: Gail Twitty

Monday, September 10, 2012 (10:45 am – 11:45 am)
Repeat every Monday until December 17, 2012

Zumba Gold

Slower pace dance fitness class to Latin and other genres of music designed to get your body moving. You can expect to hear fun and festive music that will inspire you to dance, walk in pace, and move your hips and arms, while standing, or sitting in a chair. The benefits include improving your physical and psychological health.

Instructor: Valencia Hamilton

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 (9:00 am – 10:00 am)
Repeat every Wednesday until December 19, 2012

Special Events:

DMC Health Checkup

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 (8:30 am – 10:00 am)

Spa Day For Caregivers

Monday, November 12, 2012 (8:00 am – 9:00 am)

DMC Health Checkup

Wednesday, December 19, 2012 (8:30 am – 10:00 am)

Regular Registration

Monday, September 10, 2012 (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)

Regular Registration

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)

Regular Registration

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)

Regular Registration

Thursday, September 13, 2012 (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)

Regular Registration

Friday, September 14, 2012 (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)

Late And Final Registration

Monday, September 17, 2012 (9:00 am – 10:00 am)

Late And Final Registration

Tuesday, September 18, 2012 (9:00 am – 10:00 am)

Late And Final Registration

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 (9:00 am – 10:00 am)

Late And Final Registration

Thursday, September 20, 2012 (9:00 am – 10:00 am)

Late And Final Registration

Friday, September 21, 2012 (9:00 am – 10:00 am)

Contact Info: Pat Baldwin, 3130833-1300 ext. 15

· Register with Maxine Wilson in Rm. #309 for Fall classes at the Hannan Center for Senior Learning.

· Registration fee per term: $7

· Supply fee per term: $7 – art & gardening

· Checks or Money Orders Only

· Payable to: Luella Hannan Foundation

· Fees are non-refundable

· For questions regarding registration or transportation to Hannan on Wednesday and Friday, call Pat Baldwin, program coordinator at 313-833-1300 ext. 15.

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No Classes and Last Day:

Thanksgiving Break No Classes

Friday, November 23, 2012 (8:00 am – 9:00 am)

Thanksgiving Break No Classes

Thursday, November 22, 2012 (8:00 am – 9:00 am)

Last Day Of Classes For Fall Term

Friday, December 21, 2012 (7:00 am – 8:00 am)

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Campaign against the flu toolkit

By on August 3, 2012 in Education, Resources

Check out this toolkit for professionals to campaign against the flu. Order free printed copies of select materials, while supplies last.

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Managing Mental Health Concerns

By on July 24, 2012 in Education, Mental Health Evaluation / Services, OTHER resources, Resources

From the University of Michigan Depression Center Newsletter, Summer 2012:

Sticking with a treatment plan for depression or bipolar disorder can be extraordinarily difficult. This issue of UPDATE explores the idea of “treatment adherence,” which is roughly defined as following the course of treatment that your health care provider has established with you, whether that treatment involves medication, therapy, lifestyle changes, managing co-occurring conditions, or combinations of these. We discuss why adherence is so important for reaching and maintaining wellness, and offer some strategies for overcoming barriers that may stand in your way.

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