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 three Monday nights each month from 5 – 6 pm at the DSL Kentucky Campus.
In our upcoming sessions, we will be focusing on embracing gratitude. In this lesson, we dive into gratitude—what it is, how it makes us feel, and the ways we can show it to others. Gratitude is all about recognizing the good in our lives and appreciating the people who contribute to that goodness. By understanding both the feeling of gratitude and how to express it, we can boost our own happiness and strengthen our connections with others. By practicing gratitude and finding ways to express it, we can create a happier, more connected world for ourselves and those around us. Here’s what you can look forward to:
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Kentucky November Sessions
L&L returns November 4th, 11th, and 18th.
Kentucky Living & Learning
November 4th - Session 1
Session 1: Having Gratitude (11/4)
Gratitude is that warm feeling you get when you realize just how much you have to be thankful for. It’s about appreciating the little things—like a friend’s support or a beautiful day. When we take the time to notice these positives, it can really lift our spirits and improve our overall mood. This first session will be about ways we can keep track of our gratitude!
Kentucky Living & Learning
November 11th - Session 2
Session 2: Showing Gratitude (11/11)
Showing gratitude is all about taking action! Whether it’s telling someone “thank you,” writing a heartfelt note, or surprising someone with a small gesture, expressing our appreciation makes a big difference. These acts not only brighten someone else’s day but also create a ripple effect of kindness and positivity in our lives. For this session, we will be doing an activity together that will help us express our gratitude for others!
Kentucky Living & Learning
November 18th - Session 3
Session 3: Cooking Class (11/18)
For our final session of November, we will be making a yummy treat in our DSL kitchen! Please let us know in the RSVP of any dietary restrictions or concerns so we can accommodate for everyone.
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.