Independent Living Information

Becoming an independent adult is a part of life that can be achieved easily for some and for other it may be more difficult. There can be hurdles that must be overcome and assistance may be needed to reach that goal. I have found several artifacts that I think will be beneficial for individuals in search of information about living independently. I hope the information that I am providing will help in your search of independent living materials.

The first artifact that I would like to present is a video of a college level independent living class. This class helps to educate and equip students with disabilities with skills that they will need to live independently. The students attend other classes at the university and live in residential apartments with other college students. I want to present this video because it shows a classroom setting at the university level that supports independent living. I thought this was a very exciting concept and hope it will show some of the skills that are taught for this transition to independent living. I think parents and students both would find this interesting and helpful because it will give them a view into the different types of education that are available in different college settings. To view this video click on the following link.

http://video.aol.com/video-detail/transition-to-independent-living-class/3862047607

The second artifact that I am going to present is: The Virtual Center for Independent Living for West Virginia. There is some information that would only be for individuals in West Virginia but there is also some other information that is great for all. This website teaches information on fire safety, housing, personal growth, health, financial independence and there is also information on different laws that apply to adults with disabilities. I thought that this site would provide great training and information to both parents and students. I think that the information could be used to help with meeting personal goals of independence. To explore this website, click on the link below.

http://www.mtstcil.org/skills/index.html

The final artifact that I would like to show you is the Panhandle Independent Living Center website. This is one of the organizations in the Texas panhandle that helps individuals with disabilities participate in their community and it provides them with services to help them reach their goals. If you would like more information on the Panhandle Independent Living Center you can use the following link.

http://www.panhandleilc.com/