Independent Living Skills Training

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Contact Information

MetroWest Center for Independent Living
Contact: Brittney Trifero, Information and Referral Coordinator
Email Address: sblea@mwcil.org
Phone: 508-875-7853 xV/TTY
Fax: 508-875-8359

280 Irving Street Framingham, MA 01702-7306
Area Served: Central

Map Location Independent Living Skills Training

Narrative

Independent living skills training is personally tailored to each consumer’s goals.   Some skills relate to personal growth. Others relate to learning how to handle and navigate services and responsibilities. Others will address new information and challenges. A few of the goals that may require Independent Living Skills training are listed below:

  • Social and Communication Skills
  • Community Living / Housing
  • Self-Advocacy / Self-Empowerment
  • Education
  • Information Access and Technology
  • Mobility and Transportation
  • Home and Financial Management
  • Pre-Vocational
  • Personal Resource Management
  • Self-Care

Service Types

  • Adult Education
  • Disability Awareness
  • Independent Living Centers
  • Job Support
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Skills Training

Program Type

  • Advocacy
  • Independent Living

Populations Served

  • All Disabilities
  • Developmental Disability
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Mental Illness
  • Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

  • Birth to 3
  • 3 - 4
  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Languages Spoken

  • Portuguese

Accessibility Features

  • Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Services at Home
  • Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds