Independent living skills training is personally tailored to each individual consumer’s goals.   Some skills relate to personal growth, others relate to learning how to handle and navigate services and responsibilities, while others will address new information and challenges. A few of the goals that may require Independent Living Skills training are listed below:

• Social and Communication Skills
• Community Living / Housing
• Self-Advocacy / Self-Empowerment
• Education
• Information Access and Technology
• Mobility and Transportation
• Home and Financial Management
• Pre-Vocational
• Personal Resource Management
• Self-Care

Photo: Tammy, an MWCIL consumer, speaks at the 2024 MassAbility Summit!