Independent Living

Week 1
Get out the measuring cups and spoons, pick a recipe, and enjoy cooking together. Your students will build following directions and reading skills. The best part is eating the end result. A fun option could be making white cane cookies and share with the O&M instructor.

Week 2
Limit the number of sedentary activities. Take advantage of a warm summer day to spruce up the class or home. Use the time to wash the car, patio, or bike.

Week 3
Kids need to learn responsibility, self-esteem and self-worth. Turn chores into a fun game.

Week 4
Dress for success. Take the opportunity to have students talk about styles in clothing. Discuss styles that are appropriate for school, special occasions, sports, sleeping, etc. Use an O&M outing to encourage students to use their allowance funds to buy a needed clothing item. Remember, bargain shopping is fun.

Resources:

Resources for the Expanded Core Curriculum (RECC)

Loumiet, R., & Levack, N. (1993). Independent Living Series. Austin: Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Independent Living Series

Levack, L., Hauser, S., Newton, L., & Stephenson, P. (Eds.). (1997). Basic skills for community living; Austin: Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Basic Skills for Community Living

Sewell, D. (Ed.). (2007). EVALS: Evaluating visually impaired students. Austin: Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
EVALS (Evaluating Visually Impaired Students)

Teens' Voices ECC Audio Library

DCMP Resources:

Pocahontas

Make a Wish, Molly

Blindspot