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	TIME • Understanding concept of time • Using a clock to plan activities • Using a calendar appropriately
HEALTH AND SAFETY • Maintaining good personal health • Scheduling medications • Preparing for medical emergencies	TRANSPORTATION • Utilizing public transportation • Scheduling transportation
COMMUNITY SERVICES • Shopping behaviors • Attending entertainment venues • Using public services	CLOTHING MAINTENANCE • Caring for clothing • Selecting appropriate wardrobe • Repairing clothing
MONEY MANAGEMENT • Budgeting your money • Maintaining your checking account • Understanding SSI/SSDI	GROOMING • Maintaining good hygiene habits • Using cosmetics and cologne appropriately • Toileting
SOCIALIZATION SKILLS • Understanding of social etiquette • Utilizing appropriate manners • Learning how to deal with others	DRIVERS MANUAL/TEST • Studying for driving test • Applying for proper documentation
KNOWLEDGE OF ADA • Understanding your rights http://www.hired-hands.org/skills.htm