Independent Living Skills (ILS)
Personalized teaching and practice to build everyday skills and greater independence at home and in the community.
INDEPENDENCELife is full of things you want to do. We help adults with developmental disabilities build the skills, relationships, and confidence to make them happen.







Start with the kind of support you need, then explore the goals below. The support we provide is shaped by the individual’s goals, our program scope, and the applicable authorization or approved funding arrangement.
Personalized teaching and practice to build everyday skills and greater independence at home and in the community.
Individualized support for adults living with family—coordinating services and resources, developing skills, accessing the community, and addressing barriers to their goals and continued living at home. Support is flexible and respects your culture and individual preferences.
A funding arrangement that gives participants greater choice and control over services supporting their Individual Program Plan (IPP) goals. Independence Plus provides agreed-upon support within the approved funding arrangement.
We accept Self-Determination Program (SDP) participants.
The categories below describe goals we can discuss—not a promise that every activity is covered by ILS, CFS, or an SDP arrangement.
Contact us to explore services, or ask your Service Coordinator to send a referral.
Share your goals, strengths, and support needs so we can plan services around what matters to you.
Our team guides the funding process and works closely with your Regional Center or Self-Determination team to coordinate authorization.
We work with you to match you with a skilled instructor who understands your goals and respects your culture, beliefs, and preferences.
Services begin once authorization, an instructor match, and scheduling are in place. Start dates depend on staffing and availability.
Start with what matters to you. We can work alongside you on everyday skills, connections, and plans for the future.

We plan support around your goals and authorized services. Availability and eligibility vary; not every activity is covered under every funding arrangement.
Explore college, work, volunteering, day programs, and the supports around them.
Transition to AdulthoodDiscover discreet reminders, navigation tools, adaptive equipment, and AI supports.
Technology for IndependenceExplore meaningful work, employee supports, and our benefits.
Instructor opportunitiesYour support starts with what matters to you. We listen to your goals, recognize your strengths, and adapt our teaching to the way you learn and communicate.
Families can be valuable partners. Their involvement follows your wishes and applicable decision-making arrangements, while your voice stays central.
Cooking, community outings, college moments, and practical technology.
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We work with adults with developmental disabilities at home and in the community. Contact us to discuss your location, goals, and available services.
Support at home and in your community. Contact us to discuss your goals and service availability.
Regional center–authorized services are paid for by the regional center, at no cost to clients or their families. We accept Self-Determination Program (SDP) participants; services must fit the applicable approved funding arrangements. Personal expenses such as rent, food, tuition, or outing admission are separate from service funding.
We work alongside you to identify resources that fit your goals, understand application steps, organize information, communicate with agencies, and track follow-up and renewals. Together, we build your confidence navigating these systems. Support depends on your agreed program scope and authorization; the responsible agency decides eligibility and approval.
Our team helps you identify housing resources, navigate subsidized housing waitlists and searches, explore roommate matching, and prepare for a move. Housing providers determine eligibility and availability. Explore transition planning
Outings are a starting point. We strive to help clients develop lasting friendships through shared interests, communication skills, and connections that continue beyond staff-facilitated activities.
Tell us about the goals and support you have in mind.