Learning Independent Living skills means learning how to meet the demands of everyday life.
This program is designed to assist & train the developmentally disabled individual in fulfilling and maintaining their lifestyle in their communities.
- Provides Education and Training to meet needs through Referrals
- Assists in increasing the ability to exercise control over their lives
- Provides opportunities for social emotional development skills for controlling emotions
- Provides an atmosphere of love and acceptance
- Provides consultation and training to help people acquire practical skills for home and community
Who is served by this program?
- Any developmentally disabled person being served by their regional center.
- Our program also meets the diverse needs of people with a variety of disabilities from ages 18 and older.
- We also serve consumers with medical issues and who are judicially and forensically involved.
How does the program work?
- The independent and supportive living provider works with the consumer to identify his or her needs and goals for achieving the greatest independence possible.
- The services are provided one-to-one or in a group setting. Most of the services are provided in the consumer’s home and in a residential home. Staff will travel to a client, training & providing services at a client’s home, in a residential facility, or in the field.
What can we do for you?
Working with our program, we have a trained provider that can develop & train consumer needs to solve their problems, such as:
- Managing Money
- Using Public Transportation
- Cooking
- Being Assertive and Making Decisions
- Seeking Accessible and Affordable Housing
- Seeking Leisure Time
- Medical and Dental Services
- Community Awareness & Identifying Danger
- Housekeeping
- Shopping
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Health and Hygiene
- Mobility Training
- Independent Living Skills
- Community and Social Integration
- Banking and Library Use
- 24-Hour Care
- Medically & Judicially Involved Consumers (Forensic)