Independent Living Services (ILS)

The Consumer will plan, purchase, prepare and cook daily meals necessary for

independent living.

Our clients will independently perform household cleaning tasks daily in addition to

laundering clothing, as necessary.

Our clients will learn shopping techniques in a variety of community stores.

The Consumer will plan different meals for each day of the week based on food

preferences, dietary restrictions, and medical needs.

Our clients will learn how to identify the values of currency, deposit / withdraw money, and

monitor their online bank statements.

The Consumer will use safety precautions when using public transportation. The

Consumer will learn addresses, phone numbers, and landmarks as well as proper

procedures.

Our clients will take medications as prescribed by licensed healthcare professionals using

weekly tablet containers; medications will be monitored by staff as needed. Our clients

will keep their body clean to obtain optimum health and hygiene.

The major goal of self-advocacy is to empower the consumer to speak for himself or

herself, to take part in decisions affecting his or her life and to bring about changes or to

overcome barriers so that their needs and desires can be met.

Our clients should learn and acquire the skills necessary to pursue and enjoy independent

recreation as others in society do. With a specific purpose, this can be both fun and a

means of learning.

Our clients will maintain good health by being aware of the need for and attending regular

medical and dental check-ups. SHIELD of Dreams, LLC partners with licensed healthcare

professionals to ensure clients receive the best care possible.

The consumer will be aware of services that are available to him or her in the community

including but not limited to social services, Medi-Cal, Medi-Care, and housing.

The Consumer will practice safety in the home and in the community. This includes but is

not limited to locking doors and windows, not overloading outlets, and being prepared for

emergencies.