Services
Individuals with Developmental Disabilities deserve the right to live independently, with the freedom, care, and dignity that are provided to typical citizens of their communities.
Program Philosophy
Meal Preparation and Cooking
Learn how to find a recipe, purchase the necessary products, cook a meal and learn safety and kitchen awareness.
Money Management
Learn how to manage your money, create a budget, open a bank account, check your credit report and count money
Self-Advocacy
Learn to speak up for yourself. Learn your rights, build confidence and empowerment to use your voice.
Mobility Training
Learn how to study for permit exam, find behind the wheel classes, apply for Public Transportation, purchase a bus pass, learn the bus routes, or learn to safely take Uber or Lyft.
Home & Community Safety
Learn about home & community safety. Learn what to do in the event of an emergency or natural disaster and create a plan.
Grocery Shopping & Shopping in Natural Environments
Learn how to create a grocery list or how to shop for items & products at your favorite stores, as well as read a recipe, recognize if you received the correct change in return.
Home Cleaning and Maintenance
Learn how to deep clean your home, maintain your home clean and contribute to household chores while maintaining safety awareness with cleaning products
Benefit & Entitlement Management
Learn how to manage your benefits & entitlements. Apply for Social Security, file an appeal, apply for Medi-Cal, Medi-care, IHSS, Housing/HUD and more.
Community Resource Awareness & Accessibility
Learn how to access resources in your community. Join a sports team, find a job, apply for college, volunteer or take classes at a community center.
Independent Recreation & Socialization
Learn to find and participate in recreational activities in your community such as movie theaters, restaurants, amusement parks & sporting events. Learn how to make friends and appropriately socialize.
Personal Health & Hygiene
Learn how to care for your personal health and hygiene. Schedule doctors appointments, advocate during appointments, self-care and health.
Support & Self-Empowerment
Any type of support required to empower you to become your best self, accomplish your dreams & build confidence
Independent Living Program
(service code 520)
Service Description:
Independent living programs provide functional skills training, maintenance of skills and emergent support for the following: (a) cooking; (b) cleaning; (c) shopping in natural environments; (d) menu planning; (e) meal preparation; (f) money management, including check cashing and purchasing activities; (g) use of public transportation in natural environments; (h) personal health and hygiene; (i) self-advocacy training; (j) recreation and participation in natural environments and communities of choice; (k) use of medical and dental services, as well as other community resources; (l) community resource awareness such as police, fire, or emergency help; and (m) home and community safety. Services also, or in lieu of the above, may provide the individual with functional skills training and ongoing support necessary for an individual to transition to, or maintain a self-sustaining, independent living situation in the community, or achieve greater independence while living in the home of a parent, family member, or other person.