IL Skills Training:

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​AVAILABLE TO: People with disabilities who are consumers of NWGACIL.

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Mentors and instructors:

NWGACIL 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. 

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Registration Fees & Deadlines:

Registration is free. Appointments must be scheduled in advance with the NWGACIL staff

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 Skills Training:

Attendant management 

·       To self-direct or not

·       Hiring, training, supervising, and firing an attendant

·       Working as a team with your attendant

·       Safety considerations

 

Getting from Here to There

·       Locating transportation

·       Learning to use public transportation

 

Job Readiness

·       How to look for a job

·       To disclose or not to disclose

·       The ADA and job accommodations

·       How to keep a job

 

Living at Home With a Disability

·       Making your home accessible

·       Managing household tasks

·       Recognizing and handling emergencies

·       Educating others in the home

·       Educating yourself

 

Money Management

·       Budgeting

·       Cash flow

·       Benefits and working

 

Nutrition

·       Food groups

·       Understanding labels

·       Portion control

 

Resource Management

·       Resources available

·       Organizing resources

·       Contacting and working with resources etc.

 

Self-Advocacy and Empowerment

·       Learning to speak up for yourself

 

Community Courses: 

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AVAILABLE TO: People with disabilities who are consumers of NWGACIL. Courses are also open to their family, friends, caregivers, supporters, and members of the community who work with or serve people with disabilities.

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Mentors and instructors:

NWGACIL Staff or local instructors in the community who have specialized knowledge or certifications in their field.​