Taste of Independence

For Academic Secondary Students

Application Form Program Descriptions

Learning to use small appliances

Visiting a bank and learning about personal finance

Grocery shopping

June 19 - 30

Sample Class Report

Living independently in an apartment, home, or college dormitory is an important aspect of adult living. School age students spend most of their school time learning academics, so they may not have opportunities to acquire and practice the equally important skills of daily living, which are essential for successful adult independence.

In this two-week class, students will explore a wide range of skills that underlie successful independence, such as:

• Travel about town using public transportation
• Learn to negotiate local businesses such as a grocery store and a mall
• Practice money skills in the community, including paying and getting change
• Visit a bank and learn about setting up and checking a bank account with adaptations for individuals with visual impairments
• Visit apartment buildings and learn about setting up a living space
• Explore the basics of housekeeping and clothing care
• Prepare food and have friends over

In these and other shared experiences with peers, students will explore independent living, discover their strengths, and develop a personal plan to remediate areas where additional skills are needed. They will have the opportunity to visit with successful role models with visual impairments.

For information about program content, contact
Margaret Edwards
(512) 206-9476
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For information about the application process, contact
Cathy Olsen
(512) 206-9182
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