EDR-TIP

Toward Independence Program

Self– advocacy and independent living skills are important components of this program, which serves people with mild developmental disabilities. The program promotes personal behaviors and skills that allow individuals extensive integration into the community.

The program focuses on independent living skills, such as:

  • Community mobility
  • Money management
  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Using community resources
  • Personal growth & Healthy relationships
  • Household management
Integrated work is another important aspect of this program. Individuals work on mobile work crews in the community, and training is done at each job site with ongoing staff support.

Work opportunities include:

  • Janitorial maintenance
  • Housecleaning
  • Landscape maintenance
  • Volunteer work