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Independent Living Skills
WHAT ARE INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS?
Independent Living Skills are the skills needed to perform everyday tasks. We
can assist you in learning a variety of these skills to help you become more
independent.
HOME MANAGEMENT
-Maintaining your household
-Preparing nutritious meals
-Laundering
HEALTH AND SAFETY
-Maintaining good personal health
-Scheduling medications
-Preparing for medical emergencies
COMMUNITY SERVICES
-Shopping behaviors
-Attending entertainment venues
-Using public services
MONEY MANAGEMENT
-Budgeting your money
-Maintaining your checking account
-Understanding SSI/SSDI
SOCIALIZATION SKILLS
-Understanding of social etiquette
-Utilizing appropriate manners
-Learning how to deal with others
TIME
-Understanding concept of time
-Using a clock to plan activities
-Using a calendar appropriately
TRANSPORTATION
-Utilizing public transportation
-Scheduling transportation
CLOTHING MAINTENANCE
-Caring for clothing
-Selecting appropriate wardrobe
-Repairing clothing
GROOMING
-Maintaining good hygiene habits
-Using cosmetics and cologne appropriately
-Toileting
DRIVERS MANUAL/TEST
-Studying for driving test
-Applying for proper documentation
KNOWLEDGE OF ADA
-Understanding your rights