
Now Welcoming Referrals for Our New Service: Independent Living Skills
Are you or someone you care about looking for assistance in mastering the skills needed for independent living? At Charles Lea Center, we are excited to introduce our new Independent Living Skills service, designed to support individuals in achieving greater autonomy.
Empowering Independence Through Personalized Support
Our devoted and skilled staff at Charles Lea Center are committed to providing individualized one-on-one support that enhances essential life skills. We understand the importance of independence in the lives of adults with disabilities and have tailored our services to ensure the most effective outcomes.
A Person-Centered Approach to Skill Development
We use a person-centered approach to provide comprehensive assistance to individuals and their support networks, including family members, service providers, and care coordinators. This holistic method equips everyone involved to significantly foster the individual’s progress toward independence.
A Person-Centered Approach to Skill Development
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Innovative Solutions:
We utilize cutting-edge methods and tools to address the unique needs of each participant, ensuring that our strategies are aligned with the latest advancements in care and technology. -
Thorough Assessments:
Each individual undergoes a detailed assessment to identify their specific needs and goals. This step is crucial in crafting a tailored plan that focuses on enhancing the skills most important to them. -
Purposeful Engagement and Support :
We engage participants in meaningful activities that not only aim to improve necessary life skills but also boost confidence and promote a sense of accomplishment. -
Strategic Technical Assistance :
Our experts provide specialized technical support that empowers participants to overcome barriers and navigate challenges effectively.

Areas of Focus
By leveraging these comprehensive services, we aim to empower those we assist to excel in various key areas, ultimately paving the way for them to achieve their aspirations of living independently. These focus areas include:
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Effective communication skills:
Enhancing the ability to express needs, desires, and opinions clearly and effectively is paramount in fostering independence. -
Community involvement and mobility:
We support participants in becoming active members of their community, enabling them to navigate and access community resources confidently. -
Strong interpersonal relationships :
Developing and maintaining healthy relationships is essential for social integration and personal growth. -
Reducing or eliminating challenging behaviors :
Through targeted interventions, we help individuals manage and reduce behaviors that may hinder their ability to live independently. -
Self-care capabilities:
From personal hygiene to daily living tasks, we assist individuals in mastering self-care routines that promote independence. -
Sensory and motor development for practical skills:
We focus on enhancing both sensory awareness and motor skills necessary for performing practical and essential tasks in daily life.

Join Us in Fostering Independence
At the Charles Lea Center, we are dedicated to helping adults with disabilities live independently through the cultivation of vital life skills. We invite you to refer someone in need of our services or contact us for more information on how we can assist in achieving this empowering goal.