What is Independence In The Real World?

Independence in the Real World (IRW) is a curriculum-based club for young adults to learn life skills to become less dependent on parents, guardians, and others while making friends and learning social skills. Topics include the benefits of independence, personal responsibility and organizational skills, understanding the work world, safety and being prepared, personal health and nutrition, maintaining your living space, and more.

What are the benefits of attending?

Life skills taught in this program are basic and are skills needed to create more in-depth learning situations in each of the subject categories. Each participant will create individualized goals and a plan for furthering their independence throughout the duration of this program. This program lays the foundation for more specific Independence programs available through the iCan House.

When does Independence In The Real World meet?

IRW meets on Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Goodwill, 2701 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, with one social event per month in the community.

Independence in the Real World (IRW) is a club for those who want to improve their independence skills to become less dependent on parents, guardians, and others while also making friends and learning social skills.

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Topics

  • Benefits of Independence - What does it mean

  • Personal Responsibility & Organizational Skills

  • Understanding the Work World

  • Maintaining Your Living Space

  • Basic Finances

  • Personal Health and Nutrition

  • Safety and Being Prepared

  • Transportation and Scheduling

  • Forming and Maintaining Positive Relationships

  • Moving Forward with YOUR Independence Plan