DISCOVER living on your own
What it means to “take care of yourself”
Students learn to prioritize personal wants and needs across a variety of adult life decisions, such as what it takes to live on their own, manage the daily tasks of independent living, and become responsible to support themselves financially.
Apartment Living
- Maintaining interior/exterior of the space
- Using basic appliances and tools
- Practicing personal safety
- Establishing a living space
Meals
- Staying within a budget
- Cleaning meal preparation areas and safely storing food
- Planning and preparing meals
- Table manners and social graces
Knowing About and Using Community Resources
- Choosing and planning activities
- Accessing and applying for services with various agencies
Getting Around the Community
- Obeying traffic rules and practicing personal safety
- Using a variety of transportation options
- Finding a way around a local community
- Driving a car
Managing Personal Finances
- Counting money and making change
- Making responsible expenditures
- Keeping financial records
- Using credit responsibly
- Using bank services