Brandt Consulting, LLC was founded in 2019 by Eileen Brandt.  Eileen has a Bachelor’s Degree from Madonna University in Elementary Education and English/Speech.  She has worked for over 23 years as an Educational Advocate, often attending meetings for students with disabilities in local school districts/public school academies.  She has established and/or runs many social media pages and groups focused on disabilities, education and employment for people with disabilities. 

Eileen works collaboratively with MDE (Michigan Department of Education), ISDs (Intermediate School Districts), local school districts/public school academies, parents and self-advocates to ensure students who have disabilities have the most appropriate educational experience based on current laws, regulations and data.  She has also worked on plans for students who need to access community mental health and related adult services.  Eileen is trained as a Level I, Independent Facilitator allowing her to facilitate Person-Centered Plans (PCPs) for clients of local community mental health providers.

Often, Eileen acts a Consultant working on creating behavioral plans, educational goals, disability resources, district/school-wide capacity-building activities and services.  Eileen has had training as an Employment Training Specialist through APSE (Association of People Supporting Employment First), which makes it possible for her to assist people with disabilities to seek out, acquire and excel in employment settings.  These experiences have allowed her to also act as a Consultant in the business world to employers looking to increase awareness of, and respond to, the needs of people with disabilities and their families.

As a public speaker, Eileen has spoken at local and statewide: benefits, conferences and trainings.  Presentations have focused on motivational topics, disabilities and education (based on the particular audience needs).

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