Money
Purchasing and money management skills
Community Utilization & Integration
Under this domain, individuals receive instruction in a natural community environment. Activities and locations are identified on the daily activity schedule that is put together by the individuals.
Methods
- Objectives developed in the ISP
- Individual support and encouragement
- Ongoing functional skill assessment of each individual through observation, interview, participation
Outcomes
- Ongoing exploration of community interaction activities
- Ongoing skill assessments of such activities
- Trainings and opportunities offered each day
Training includes:
Safety
Learning how to protect one’s feelings and bodies
Mobility training
Skills necessary to use the city bus system and BART
Resources
Use of libraries, banks, post offices, and other community resources
Health management
Assist with scheduling medical and dental appointments
Emergency
Self advocacy
The main area of focus is empowering our individuals by helping them to make independent choices and decisions. Emphasis is placed on goal setting and attainment, self awareness, self esteem, self efficacy, choice making and broadening the scope of their capabilities.
Methods
- Objectives developed in the ISP
- Provide opportunities in natural settings
- Human Rights curriculum
Outcomes
- Ongoing skills to make independent choices and decisions
Choice making
Individuals will be assisted with making choices that meet their program goals. Activities include, but are not limited to: sensory stimulation, current events, community outings, exercise, computer technology, self-care, hygiene, volunteer and paid work as available and appropriate.
Methods
- Person-centered planning
- Objectives developed in the ISP
- Opportunities offered each day
- Ongoing assessment of activity interests of each individual through observation and interview participation
- Ongoing functional skill assessment of each individual through observation, interview, participation
- Support in choice-making per each individual’s interest and ability
Outcomes
- On going skills to make independent life choices and healthy decisions
- Independent money management skills