Independent Living Skills Program

The goal of our program is to assist consumers to develop the skills needed to self-direct their own lives. MCIL believes that ALL people have the right to make their own decisions. Our IL Skills Program utilizes a "hands on" approach to skill development. The consumer meets with IL worker one on one and performs the task under the direction of the IL worker.

What are Independent Living Skills?

Independent living skills are those skills necessary to live as independently as possible. Such skills may include but are not limited to: housekeeping, cooking, time management, shopping, laundry, and budgeting. Skills may be related to social/recreational activities such as: utilizing leisure time in a satisfying manner, or knowing where to find appropriate social activities/resources.

Who Needs Independent Living Skills?

Everybody continues to develop independent living skills throughout their lives. Our program seeks to assist people with disabilities to develop new independent living skills or enhance existing skills. It is up to you to make the choice to live independently, to be responsible and to dedicate time to yourself and to your own goal/s and skills development. Think about what independence means to you. Decide ongoals you want to set for yourself to gain the independence you desire.

What does MCIL's Independent Living Skills Program offer?

Topics include such things as: nutrition/cooking, basic computer skills, budgeting, assertiveness, etc. In addition, MCIL also offers workshops and events each month for people to gain knowledge about various disabilities, resources, organizations, and networking opportunities to meet others. If you would like to register for any classes or would like a copy of the latest schedule of workshops, tournaments, or events, please call or email Corbett Laubignat, IL Specialist at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 651-603-2028 (voice,) or 651-603-2001 (TTY)

Who do I Contact if I am interested in this Program?

For more information about the Independent Skills Training Program, contact: