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Mission Statement:
To provide and inspire hope, promote independence and well-being, self-sufficiency and dignified community living for persons with disabilities and seniors, age 65 and older.
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What are Independent Living Skills?
Independent living skills are those skills necessary to live as independently as possible. Such skills may include but are not limited to: housekeeping, cooking, time management, shopping, laundry, and budgeting. Skills may be related to social/recreational activities such as: utilizing leisure time in a satisfying manner, or knowing where to find appropriate social activities/resources
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Who Needs Independent Living Skills?
Everybody needs independent living skills because theyre critical to our daily lives and enhances who we are. As a result, people learn and develop independent living skills throughout their live time. CHS seeks to assist people with disabilities to develop new independent living skills or enhance existing skills. It is up to you to make the choice to live independently and to dedicate time to yourself and to your own goal/s and skills development. Think about what independence means to you. Choose your goals for the level of independence you desire. We will help and support you.
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Independent Living Skills - 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
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