Taste of Independence

Learning to use small appliances

Visiting a bank and learning about personal finance

Grocery shopping

June 20 – July 1

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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.
EdwardsM@tsbvi.edu

For information about the application process, contact Cathy Olsen (512) 206-9182.
OlsenC@tsbvi.edu

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