Independent Living Lesson Plans and Materials

The Independent Living Lesson Plan Activities document contains facilitator's instructions on how to lead five activities related to the independent living movement and disability history, new ways to conceptualize the experience of disability, and planning for the transition to independent living.

Activity I: The Untold History

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Activity II: Models of Disability

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Activity III: Thinking About Disability

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  • None

Activity IV: Living on my Own and Reaching my Goals

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Activity V: Setting Goals

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Green Dot Public Schools/SW SELPA Activities on Independent Living

For additional transition lessons related to Independent Living from Green Dot Public Schools/SW SELPA, go to http://animopd.org/Transition_Resources.html to find activities on the topics listed below:

Information on public transportation, navigating with a map, obtaining a driver’s license or ID: see February – 9th Grade Materials
Learning about agencies that can help with independent living (i.e. Independent Living Centers, Department of Rehabilitation and Social Security): see February – 11th Grade Materials