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Action Alert! Comment on DOH plans for the mileground. Visit nwvcil.org/action-alert/m… for more info and to comment! #morgantown #wvu

Wednesday, 08 February 2012 via TweetDeck

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According to a new report released today by the HHS, 3.6 million people with Medicare saved $2.1 BILLION on their prescription drugs in 2011

Tuesday, 07 February 2012 via TweetDeck

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Contact your Representative in the House of Delegates and ask them to support HB 4074, 3221, and 3247. Inclusive communities are important!

Friday, 03 February 2012 via TweetDeck

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The NWVCIL staff has returned home from a successful visit to Charleston. Stay tuned for updates and info on important legislation

Friday, 20 January 2012 via TweetDeck

 

The Independent Living Skills Development Program is designed to help you make the most of your abilities and increase your self-reliance and self-confidence. By providing you with training and resources the skills training program can help you take control of your life in order to live independently.

Learning or re-learning how to be self-sufficient in today’s world is essential to the goal of living independently.  As you might imagine the barriers can be overwhelming.  The skills training program is designed to empower individuals with disabilities to make and act upon their own choices. The skills training program helps individuals succeed with their goals and help provide the information, resources, and skills necessary to create and/or maintain independent lifestyles. 


The ILS Program may assist you in the following areas:

  • Building Self Esteem
  • Assertiveness
  • Social Skills
  • Money Management
  • Personal Image
  • Interviewing Techniques
  • Career Options
  • Small personal goals
  • To understand the Independent Living Philosophy
  • To equip participants with the knowledge and tools to effect change

Independent living skills are as basic as learning to take responsibility, making good decisions, and learning how to solve problems. The teaching of these skills builds self-confidence and leads to independent thinking. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Lisa Hunt at (304) 296-6091 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it