Independent Living Skills Development
Adults Cuh Help Students By Teaching Skills An’ Choosing “Just Right Challenges” Dat Address:
- Caring fuh dem needs
- Learning how tuh get along wid people
- Planning fuh living arrangements
- Exploring available resources and supports
Tek uh look at using person-driven planning tools tuh create goals fuh independent living.
Independent Living Skills Development
Team Members Cuh Help Build Students’ Independence By Supporting Dem Learn How Tuh:
- Shop fuh food an’ cook healthy meals dat in budget
- Fix tings ‘round de house an’ contact de right expert tuh fix “de big tings”
- Track spending, save money an’ keep uh good credit score
- Tek care uh taxes each year
- Keep track uh de essential items in de home (bathroom supplies, cleaning supplies, etc)
Wuh Cuh Teaching Independent Living Skills Do Fuh Students?
Students might receive instruction an’ support in independent living learn skills related tuh:
Home Maintenance
Being able tuh fix tings dat brek, keep dem home clean an’’ transform dem living spaces tuh fit dem goals, needs (like accessibility) an’ interests
Health Living an’ Safety Skills
Being able tuh plan meals dat mek up uh healthy diet dat fit goals an’ needs while maintaining safety.
Money Management
Being able tuh use uh bank an’ phone applications tuh save money an’ track spending tuh afford de basics an’ reach long term goals.
Smart Shopping
Knowing how tuh shop ‘round fuh de best option before buying something by finding an’ comparing reviews uh de product, checking prices, an’ looking fuh discounts.
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