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The Transition to Independent Living Program (TIL) is
an educational experience for developmentally disabled adults emphasizing
learning independent living skills. The program stresses the importance of
teaching people to accept responsibility for decisions and choices they
make.
The following criteria are used to determine
acceptance of a student into the program:
- The student should have a commitment to live
independently upon completion of the TIL program.
- Motivation and eagerness to learn.
- Income equivalent to SSI's minimum rate for
independent living.
- Physically able to engage in activities and
complete tasks within the time frame allowed by the program. Anyone
physically disabled must be able to use a minimally
modified dormitory.
- Ability to receive information and instruction from
staff and provide responses and feedback when necessary.
- Attendance in a day activity.
- Acceptable social behavior verified by agency,
school, or family. Included is the ability to get along with peers,
follow rules, accept supervision, and have no history of illegal activity.
- Ability to act as own guardian or have a guardian
willing to relinquish guardianship as the student learns to manage his/her
own life while in the program.
- Must be a graduate of a high school or learning
resource program.
- Completed and mailed application that supplies
requested information.
For More Information: Jeff
Ross, Coordinator
Student Support Services
661.763.7776
jross@taft.org
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