Living My Best Life

ACI, 629 Amboy Ave, Edison, NJ
For ages 21 to 35 years old

Living My Best Life is a comprehensive life skills training series that benefits those who are dedicated to expanding their comfort zones through learning and doing a variety of everyday activities. This is a 60-hour program over a 6 to 9 week period of time. The workshops run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM to 2 PM. A commitment to full attendance and participation are an integral part of this program. Parents and Guardians are expected to participate with their attendees at the beginning, midway and end of the training series. This is a popular program and often has a waitlist as there are only 6 participants per class for a better learning experience.

Participants will develop skills in the following areas

• Decision Making & Problem Solving

• Goal Setting & Planning for the Future

• Using a Planner for Time Management, Goals & Organization

• Home Life Skills: Management & Maintenance

• Communication: Self Advocacy, Friendships & Social Relationships

• Budgeting & Financial Responsibilities

• Personal Health, Hygiene & Self-Care

• Sex Education & Healthy Relationships

• Transportation, Leisure & Physical Activities

• Useful Apps, Shopping, Cooking & Accessing Information

Fun group and individual activities aid in the hands-on learning experiences. This series may also include guest presenters and trips in the community. Participants will use limited reading and writing skills with their daily planners and will practice social skills during lunchtimes. This series will culminate in a special presentation and celebratory dinner event planned, prepared, and enjoyed by the participants and their special guests on the final day. Mentoring opportunities, in future LMBL classes, may be available for graduates.

Graduates will attend monthly meetings. This monthly gathering helps them continue to grow the friendships made during their time in LMBL. They discuss the goals they have been working towards, as well as goals they have achieved. They eat a light meal together then participate in a fun social activity. Many of the LMBL alumni make plans and participate in social activities offsite at local diners, movie theaters and malls.

This program is for adults with disabilities ages 21 through 35. Attendees will need to commit to attend and actively participate in every 4-hour session, once or twice a week as per the schedule over a 9-week period.

Please bring a boxed lunch to every session.

Participants are responsible for their own transportation.

In case of inclement weather, you will be notified via text no later than 9 PM the evening prior to a scheduled training.

Victoria Romanienko
LMBL Program Coordinator
vromanienko@adacil.org
732-738-4388

Elizabeth Scarpicchio
LMBL Program Assistant
lscapicchio@adacil.org

Aracelis Osorio
LMBL Program Assistant
aosorio@adacil.org