If you are interested in living in an apartment or another type of rented space, research affordable housing programs that assist people to pay for rent. lamana If you are interested in living in an apartment or another type of rented space, research affordable housing programs that assist people to pay for rent. Read More »
Learn about the NC Medicaid Supported Living Definitions and understand what they mean for your family. If the individual is receiving the NC Innovations Waiver, talk to your MCO Care Coordinator. If the individual is not receiving the NC Innovations Waiver, ask a Care Coordinator from your MCO about supported living services that may be available through the State of NC. lamana Learn about the NC Medicaid Supported Living Definitions and understand what they mean for your family. If the individual is receiving the NC Innovations Waiver, talk to your MCO Care Coordinator. If the individual is not receiving the NC Innovations Waiver, ask a Care Coordinator from your MCO about supported living services that may be available through the State of NC. Read More »
Explore Work Together NCs online libraries where you can find information to use with your family and trusted adults to learn more about the types of living arrangements that might be right for you. Tip: some of these resources focus on autism, but they have useful information for adults with ID. lamana Explore Work Together NCs online libraries where you can find information to use with your family and trusted adults to learn more about the types of living arrangements that might be right for you. Tip: some of these resources focus on autism, but they have useful information for adults with ID. Read More »
Identify the types of future living arrangements that fit your preferences and support needs. Tip: many adults with ID and family members can find useful information from resources about housing types for Autistic people. lamana Identify the types of future living arrangements that fit your preferences and support needs. Tip: many adults with ID and family members can find useful information from resources about housing types for Autistic people. Read More »
Learn how to understand and respond to emergencies in the home and community. lamana Learn how to understand and respond to emergencies in the home and community. Read More »
If applicable, prepare for living with roommates (i.e., practice relevant social skills like setting boundaries, communicating preferences). lamana If applicable, prepare for living with roommates (i.e., practice relevant social skills like setting boundaries, communicating preferences). Read More »
Broaden experiences and skills through community activities. Check out Work Togethers social/recreational program library. lamana Broaden experiences and skills through community activities. Check out Work Togethers social/recreational program library. Read More »
Become familiar with safety strategies for social media i.e., how to recognize scams, avoid predators, protect personal information. lamana Become familiar with safety strategies for social media i.e., how to recognize scams, avoid predators, protect personal information. Read More »
Learn and practice community safety skills. lamana Learn and practice community safety skills. Read More »
Learn and practice communication and self-advocacy skills for different settings (employment, school, recreation). lamana Learn and practice communication and self-advocacy skills for different settings (employment, school, recreation). Read More »
