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Independent Living Services (ILS) Training
As previously noted, Cypress ILS specializes in Basic Life Skills instruction to help individuals learn how to be as independent as possible. Training is always tailor made for clients, and can vary from individual to individual. However, some of the more common areas of service and training include: - Money Management: establishing budgets, learning how to correctly make purchases and receive correct change, balancing check books, check writing...
- Self Advocacy: learning how to stand up for one's self, asking for what one wants or needs, understanding one's right's as a free being
- Healthcare Maintenance: appointment setting, medication management, understanding one's health and how to maintain optimal wellness
- Household Maintenance: maintaining a clean home, learning how to correctly use appliances and cleaning supplies, completing chores...
- Mobility Training: understanding how to take public transportation, learning bus and train routes, reading a map...
- Employment Training: learning how to correctly seek employment, complete applications, prepare for interviews, ask for accommodations...
- Community Involvement: understanding what services and groups/classes are available in the local community, learning how to participate in activities, join organizations, find important buildings...
- Recreation and Leisure Skills: making friends and meaningful relationships, participating in social activities and sports, getting exercise and staying active....
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