Independent Living Services

ILS provides skills and programs based on the belief that adults who have developmental disabilities may be able to live independently in a home of their choosing if they learn independent living skills.

This assumes that the individual will be able to learn the necessary skills to maintain an independent household and that training will decrease over time. Teaching and support services focus on the areas that each person needs and wants to live well on their own.

We provide education and support in the following areas:

  • Meal planning

  • Grocery shopping

  • Cooking

  • Household maintenance

  • Scheduling and attending medical and dental appointments

  • Finding affordable and safe housing

  • Finding compatible roommates

  • Utilizing public transportation

Independent Living Services also provide:

Assistance Medical

Assistance with public benefit issues (SSI, Social Security, MediCal, and MediCare)

Assistance in Finding Medical

Assistance in finding medical, dental, and (if needed) mental health providers

Teaching and Support

Teaching and support when a person first moves into their own home. Service hours decrease over time as the person grows towards independence.

Teaching and support services focus on the areas that each person needs and wants to live well on their own.

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