The Ability Center offers an Independent Living Skills Training (ILST) program with youth and adult components.
ILST Trainee prepares to feed hungry staff after a Cooking Class.
Adult Component of Independent Living Skills Training
The Adult ILST program works with individuals 25 years and older.The Ability Center works to empower, encourage, and support the initiatives of people with disabilities. To this end, we offer one one one training meant to build confidence and improve the many skills needed to live independently. We offer training in the following:
1) Financial Management
2) Social Skills Development
3) Health Management Skills
4) Home Management Skills
5) Personal Skills
6) Community Living Skills
Staff develop training sessions around individual needs and desires, and focus on ability while celebrating diversity. The Ability Center works closely with a growing number of community partners, mentors and volunteers to provide opportunities for individuals living with disabilities to live, work and recreate in community-based programs and settings. To explore these opportunities, please contact the Consumer Services Department at (419) 885-5733.
Young consumer learns budgeting
Youth Component of Independent Living Skills Training
IL In Action is the youth component of Independent Living Skills Training. The program works with individuals between 14 and 24 years of age to increase basic knowledge of independent living skills. IL in Action combines life skills with fun, hands-on activities that provide a foundation for a life of independence.
One on one ILST is also available for ages 14 to 24 if an individual require more in-depth training, or if the young adult is transitioning to living on their own.
