Transitioning from School to Post-School
Independent Living

Independent Living

 

in·de·pend·ent

  [in-di-pen-duhnt]
adjective
1. not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself: an independent thinker.
2. not subject to another's authority or jurisdiction; autonomous; free: an independent businessman.
3. not influenced by the thought or action of others: independent research.
4. not dependent; not depending or contingent upon something else for existence, operation, etc.
5. not relying on another or others for aid or support.
~From Dictionary.com~

It is everyone's goal to be able to live as independently as possible.  Independence begins with basic care needs and progresses to navigating the community, traveling to work, finding an apartment/house, obtaining financial assistance, earning a driver's license, and knowing the laws and advocating for rights.

 

The pull out menu from this tab provides information about area resources to help with independent living needs including; housing, medical assistance and insurance, transportation, and advocacy.

All information has been compiled by Wendy S. Chalmers
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