Independent Living Skills Training
Contact: Ranita Wilks
Independent Living Skills/Peer Counseling Specialist
841-0333 ext. 115
rwilks@independenceinc.org
The goal of the Independent Living Skills Program of Independence, Inc. is to assist individuals with disabilities in maximizing their potential to lead fulfilling and productive lives in their homes and the community. Through Independent Living Skills training individuals can increase their self-reliance and independence. We offer training in the following areas:
Money Management
Budgeting Skills
Comparison Shopping
Managing Checking or Savings Accounts
Household Management
Meal Planning
Cooking Skills
Cleaning and Laundry Skills
Household Safety
Personal Hygiene
Consumer Control
Self-advocacy
Assertiveness Skills
Strategy for Obtaining Community Services
Employment Preparation
Preparing a Resume
Preparing for Interviews
Becoming Familiar with Employment Opportunities
Organizational Skills
Scheduling
Alternatives for Memory Loss
Creative Problem Solving
Utilizing Community Transportation
Transportation Options
Using the Available Options
Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Management
Hiring PCAs Through the PASS Program
Setting Policies for PCAs
Problem Solving
Day-to-Day Management Issues
Training
Our program is structured to meet individual needs and accentuate the strengths of each participant. We stress the importance of complete consumer choice in establishing goals, methods of training, and the times at which training will take place. We will tailor our training to meet individual needs. We have a hands on approach to training. One on One training, peer networking, and group training with Independent Living Skills Trainers are types of instruction available.
Who We Serve
The Independent Living Skills Program provides services free of charge to individuals with disabilities in Jefferson, Franklin and Douglas Counties. Independence, Inc. serves anyone with a physical, mental, sensory, or developmental disability that limits one or more of life's major activities, or who is regarded as having such a disability. This includes individuals whose disability is treated or controlled by medication or is in remission.
