Independent Living Program

Goal: To train individuals in independent living skills so that they may maximize their potential to live in the least restrictive setting within the community of their choice.

Services

Evaluation to determine specific areas of training need
Prescribed training in areas of:
- Meal Preparation / Nutrition
- Shopping
- Appliances: Use and Safety
- Safety and Emergency Procedures
- Transportation / Mobility
- Driver’s Education, for drivers permit
- Social Awareness / Interpersonal Communication
- Money Management
- Housekeeping
- Health / Hygiene / Grooming
- Relationships
- Accessing community resources: Social Security, Housing Authority, AFDC, Medi-Cal
- Recreation & use of Leisure Time
- Other areas of identified need

Clients Served

Developmentally Disabled

Admission Criteria

Documentation of disability and statement of goals by referring agency
Impairment or conduct not dangerous to self or others
Third party sponsor