‘Hands-on’ Is the Best Way to Learn
All skills are taught in the apartments, as the young adults need to learn by doing. These experiences are beneficial and replace the classroom learning of previous school years.
Supportive Group Settings
Learning to be independent is best ‘taught’ by living away from home, in a group setting where the young adults gain the benefit of the peer group.
The Family Context
Each adult is viewed as part of his or her family system, and this is reflected in the family-oriented support services at the Center.
The Independence Center is Dedicated to Helping Adults With Learning Differences Reach Their Full Potential
In our independent-style living environment, adults from around the country live with roommates in individual apartments that are spread throughout a large, modern, gated complex in the heart of West Los Angeles. This “mainstreamed” setting provides an ideal opportunity for these individuals to learn life skills in a true residential program that is both structured and supervised.
Our Program
Our independent living style environment provides an ideal opportunity for adults, whose social maturity is not commensurate with the rest of their development, to experience independent living while they go to work or continue their education.
Residential Program
The Independence Center Residential Program provides the structure needed for those adults making their initial transition to independent living, for those who have been in other programs but still need full support services and for those who have had difficulty living on their own.
Recreational Activities
Recreational activities are the next step for those who need less supervision. At IC Living adults continue to live in their apartments and work closely with Independence Center counselors to decide which parts of the program should remain mandatory and which can become optional.
Independent Living Services
Services are available for those who have successfully completed the residential program or who are currently living on their own, but could still benefit from assistance on social and recreational services, vocational support, budgeting, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention and other areas, as needed.
Field Trips
Field trips can be incredibly beneficial for individuals with developmental disabilities, providing them with unique opportunities for growth, learning, and social interaction.
