Semi-independent living services
Semi-independent living services (SILS) include training and assistance in managing money, preparing meals, shopping, hygiene and other activities needed to maintain and improve the capacity of an adult with a developmental disability to live in the community. A goal of SILS is to support people in ways that help them achieve their goals and direct their own lives.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must meet all these criteria:
- Be 18 or older
- Be determined to have a developmental disability or a related condition
- Be unable to function independently without semi-independent living services.
Services
Services include training and assistance in:
- First aid and getting help in an emergency
- Learning and exercising rights and responsibilities of community living
- Nutrition, meal planning and preparation
- Obtaining and maintaining a home
- Personal appearance and hygiene
- Self-administration of medication
- Shopping
- Social, recreation and transportation skills, including appropriate social behavior
- Using the phone and other utilities.