NWGA Center for Independent Living offers independent living skills training to people of all ages with all types of disabilities. We also offer IL community courses to people with disabilities, their families, friends and caregivers, and to people who work with or care about people with disabilities. Group trainings or courses can also be arranged.
Please call us if you would like more information or to schedule training.
IL SKILLS TRAINING | COMMUNITY COURSES |
AVAILABLE TO: People with disabilities who are consumers of NWGA CIL. | AVAILABLE TO: People with disabilities who are consumers of NWGA CIL. Courses are also open to their family, friends, caregivers, supporters, and members of the community who work with or serve people with disabilities. |
MENTORS/INSTRUCTORS: NWGA CIL Peer Mentors who are Certified Peer Supporters and graduates of Georgia Voices That Count Advocacy Training. All have personal experience with the skills needed to live independently. | MENTORS/INSTRUCTORS: NWGA CIL staff or local instructors in the community who have specialized knowledge or certifications in their field. |
REGISTRATION FEES: Registration is free. | REGISTRATION FEES: Registration fees are $20 per course, or sixteen (16) hours volunteer service at a 501(c)3 non-profit of your choice by you, or a family member or friend on your behalf.In addition, there may be an instructor’s fee and/or materials that need to be purchased associated with a course. |
REGISTRATION DEADLINES: Appointment must be scheduled in advance with the NWGA CIL staff. | REGISTRATION DEADLINES: Registration and any other fees and/or proof of volunteer service must be received three business days before the beginning of the course. |
SKILLS TRAINING: Attendant Management
Getting from Here to There
Job Readiness
Living at Home With a Disability
Money Management
Nutrition
Resource Management
Self-Advocacy and Empowerment
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COMMUNITY COURSESAdaptive Yoga
Apps for Accessibility
Braille Grade I
Braille Grade II
Computer Skills I
Computer Skills II
Dragon NaturallySpeaking (speech-to-text software)
JAWS (screen reading software)
Sign Language
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What a list of wonderful learning opportunities!