Specializing in social, recreational, and leisure education for adults with learning disabilities since 1987.

• Social Isolation  • Depression  • Low Paying Jobs  • Reduced Benefits        • Lack of Social Understanding  • Difficulty Fitting In  • Low Self-Esteem

Individuals with learning disabilities and associated disorders commonly experience the traits listed above.  Pathways to Independence is here to help them get on the right path to improving skills that can help in all areas of their life.

OUR MISSION:

Pathways to Independence supports, educates, and empowers adults with learning disabilities and associated disorders to obtain the personal growth, enhanced social skills, and greater self-reliance needed for productive employment and meaningful personal relationships. We accomplish our mission through experiential education, employment preparation, recreational programs, community and volunteer activities, and family support programs.

Agenda July 2010 – Posted 7-19-2010

Part-time Program Specialist Job Announcement 2010

Our Vision

Adults with learning disabilities will enjoy a fullness of life through:

• Living in a community which is accepting and offers choices
• Attaining self-realization, independent living, health and security
• Engaging in healthy relationships and using good judgment, and
• Contributing to the community with a sense of purpose, passion, and responsibility.

During events scheduled each month, clients work to achieve success in two primary goal areas:

1. Participants will create or maintain relationships that support them in their vocation and community.
2. Participants will acquire or maintain vocational skills needed for employment and to be active members of their community.

Skill areas addressed that relate to these goals and improve the social and vocatonal functioning of our clients include:

Age-Appropriate Conversation Skills/Topics          Team Building
Leisure Education/Awareness                               Receiving Guests
Hygiene/Appearance                                           Problem Solving
Cash Handling/Money Management                       Conflict Resolution
Reading Comprehension                                      Anger Management
Safety in the Community                                     Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Transportation/Route Planning                              Self-Advocacy
Time Management/Planning Skills                         Basic Computer Skills
Following Multi-Step Directions
Job Experience Training through Volunteerism