Independent Living Classes:

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Readiness Checklist: Emergency Plan for Home
Prepare your home for an emergency. Learn the importance of being prepared for disasters and emergencies.

Shelter Checklist: Be Prepared to Go to a Shelter
Learn what a “Be Prepared Kit” is and what you need for your kit.

Yellow Checklist: Important People and Papers
Organizing your personal support network and emergency contact plan. Start making your own “Be Prepared Kit”

INTERVIEWING 101

Do you have questions or concerns about going for a job interview?
Are you aware of what can and can not be asked of you?
Learn what to do to be prepared for an interview.

BASIC MONEY MANAGEMENT

Class One:
Creating a Budget - Learn tips on how to create a budget.

Class Two:
Opening Accounts - Things you need to know when opening a
checking and saving accounts.

Class Three:
Maintaining Accounts - Writing & recording checks, deposits and withdrawals.

PERSONAL SPACE
One session on personal space etiquette.

NUTRITION CLASSES
How To Make Healthy Choices, Live Longer, Live Healthy
Class One: “The Food Pyramid”
Make smart choices from food groups. Learn the basics of the pyramid.
Simple ways to be healthy.

Class Two:  “Nutrition Labels”
Learn the basics of reading the labels.  Compare the amount of fat, sodium, and sugar in your favorite foods.  Learn about healthy alternatives.

Class Three:  “Meal Planning”
Get the most from your meals.  Compare the nutrition of fresh, canned, frozen and dried foods.  Taste test name brand vs. store brand.
Save money!

SELF-ADVOCACY SKILLS

Class One:
Learn about your rights regarding housing, employment, access to goods and services, transportation and voting.

Class Two:
Attain information on how to address issues when you suspect your
rights have been violated.

Class Three:
Gain knowledge about post-secondary education and employment accommodations and when to ask for them.
 
PERSONAL HYGIENE
One session on personal hygiene basics.

COMPUTER TRAINING
Learn the basics on how to operate your computer.
Learn how to create documents.
Discover tips on navigating the Internet.

COMMUNITY SAFETY
Protect yourself when out in public.

PHONE USAGE
Safe/Appropriate ways to use a phone.

SUMMER SAFETY
Stay safe in warm weather.

EXPRESSING EMOTIONS
Identify and express emotions appropriately.

HOME SAFETY
Protect yourself while at home.

DRESSING FOR WINTER
Dangers and appropriate dress for cold weather.

Coming Soon - COOKING BASICS
Discover how to cook easy recipes.
Create delicious dishes.
Taste your inventions.

If you have a disability and are interested in attending any of these FREE classes call SOCIL to register.
Classes can be modified to meet the specific needs for time, content, etc.
Fairfield County 740-689-1494   Hocking County 740-385-6805 Ext. 239