It Takes A Community

Being a shared living provider for an adult with intellectual disabilities involves welcoming the individual into your home and providing them with a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. This includes assisting them with daily living activities such as cooking, cleaning, and transportation, as well as helping them participate in community activities and develop social skills. As a host home/shared living provider, you have the opportunity to make a positive impact on someone's life while also gaining a valuable and rewarding experience.

A habilitation goal is designed to help individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities acquire, maintain, and improve the skills needed for daily living and personal development. These goals focus on enhancing independence, communication, socialization, and functional abilities. Habilitation goals are tailored to each individual's unique needs and may include objectives such as:

• Improving self-care skills like dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene.

• Developing communication abilities, including speech, sign language, or using communication devices.

• Enhancing social skills to build and maintain relationships.

• Increasing mobility and physical coordination.

• Learning household management tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting.

• Developing vocational skills for employment opportunities.

• Participating in community activities and fostering greater integration.

The ultimate aim of habilitation goals is to empower individuals to lead more independent, fulfilling lives and to actively participate in their communities.

Case managing is coordinating an individual’s treatment with the team members in support of the individual. This support is vital in the success of an individual in meeting their goals.

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