Good health practices will assist the consumer to maintain continuous employment. Grievance, Complaint, Appeal Managed Care Coalition Pressure Sore, Wheelchair Acquisition, etc. This class presents information on basic nutrition to help participants understand the importance of diet in maintaining good health. Participants learn how to plan meals, shop for food, prepare simple meals, and clean up. The care and safe use of appliances is taught along with considerations in organizing an accessible kitchen.
Participants also learn how to pack a lunch for work.
If you are a person with a disability who is thinking about living independently or will be moving out on your own in the near future, this class is for you. You will learn about consumer rights, laws, community resources, and civic responsibilities. This class is designed to provide an environment for participants to learn and practice skills needed for effective communication at home, at work and in the community. This module supplies information and skills critical to establishing and maintaining personal and professional relationships. Sessions emphasize basic conversational and listening skills, and teach consumers how to handle criticism and be assertive with authority figures.