Living & Learning
Living & Learning focuses on developing skills of independence in the home and workplace.
Living & Learning often includes sessions where DSL’s supported employment team teaches workplace skills. Lessons cover topics that include how to get a job, gain more responsibilities, increase task independence, and more.
Students benefit from small-group interaction, role-playing, videos, demonstrations, and class discussion. The hands-on portion of the sessions, members’ favorite part of the program, includes cooking classes for students to prepare and clean up healthy snacks and meals using kitchen utensils and appliances, or crafts and projects to spark creativity and expression. Communication is also a large portion of the sessions, in which members are encouraged to engage with each other, staff, and volunteers in team-building and social games.
YOU MUST RSVP FOR THIS CLASS AS THERE ARE ONLY SO MANY AVAILABLE SEATS
L&L Meets on Monday nights from 5 – 6 pm at the DSL Kentucky Campus.
March topic: Self-Advocacy
Self-advocacy refers to the ability of an individual to understand and express their needs, desires, and rights in a way that ensures they are heard and respected. It involves speaking up for oneself, making decisions about one’s own life, and taking responsibility for one’s choices. Self-advocacy also includes recognizing and seeking help when needed.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
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Kentucky March Sessions
Don’t miss out on March classes on the 3rd, 10th, 17, & 24th!
Offered Virtually Every Week
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March 3rd
Session 1: Louisville Free Public Library
We will be hosting a library class at DSL this day. A few staff members of the Louisville Free Public Library will be visiting. They will going over resources of the library and how to access/utilize the free resources available in the community.
February 10th
Session 2: Self-Advocacy workshop/role play
We will be covering role-playing self-advocacy scenarios that can help individuals practice their skills in different situations. Here are some self-advocacy role-play ideas that can help individuals build confidence in advocating for themselves: Boundaries, communication, assertiveness, inclusion, and problem solving
February 17th
Session 3: St. Patty's Shamrock shakes/World Down Syndrome Day
We will be preparing a St. Patty’s day milkshake and discussing World Down Syndrome Day!
Here is the link for our snack: https://accessiblechef.com/recipes/shamrock-shake/
February 24th
Session 4: Kindness Warrior Class
On this day, we will be covering what makes us a Kindness Warrior!
Feel free to wear any Kindness Warrior/DSL gear!
Indiana Living & Learning
Meets at the CRBF Wednesdays from 5-8
This program hosts weekly life skills training with the ultimate goal of making each participant more independent inside and outside of the home.
Using hands-on activities, role-playing, group brainstorming, and activities in a real-world setting, participants in this program gain the skills and confidence they need to achieve their lifelong independence. There is no cost for this program.
Always check the DSL Calendar for updates/changes to the schedule.