Independent Living Services
Building the Skills to Live Your Life
Independent Living Services (ILS) helps adults with developmental disabilities develop the practical skills they need to live as independently as possible.
What Is Independent Living Services?
Independent Living Services is a regional center funded program that provides training and skill-building support to adults with developmental disabilities. Unlike Supported Living Services, ILS focuses on teaching and developing skills — empowering individuals to do more on their own over time. ILS can be provided in the home, in the community, or wherever the skill is most relevant.
straightpathsls.comWho Is ILS For?
ILS is for adults with developmental disabilities who are regional center consumers and who want to develop greater independence in daily life. Whether you live with family, in your own home, or in another setting, ILS can help you build the skills to do more on your own.
Adults with developmental disabilities
You must be an adult (18+) with a developmental disability served by a California Regional Center.
Goal of greater independence
ILS is for individuals who want to develop skills and increase their independence in daily life activities.
Regional Center consumer
You must be an active regional center consumer. Your Service Coordinator can determine your eligibility and initiate a referral.
What Straight Path ILS Provides
Our ILS team provides individualized skill-building instruction tailored to your goals. Training areas can include:
Daily Living Skills
Training in meal preparation, personal hygiene, housekeeping, laundry, and other essential daily routines.
Money Management
Instruction in budgeting, banking, paying bills, and understanding and managing personal finances.
Community Navigation
Skills for using public transportation, accessing community resources, and navigating everyday environments independently.
Health & Wellness
Training in medication management, making and attending medical appointments, and maintaining personal health routines.
Social & Communication Skills
Building skills for interacting with others, self-advocacy, and communicating needs and preferences effectively.
Safety Awareness
Instruction in recognizing and responding to safety situations at home and in the community.
Our Approach
ILS at Straight Path is about empowerment. We don't just teach skills — we build confidence. Our instructors work at your pace, in your environment, using methods that respect your learning style, culture, and language. Every ILS plan starts with your goals and is regularly reviewed to make sure you're making progress toward the independence you want.
Interested in Independent Living Services?
Talk to your Regional Center Service Coordinator about an ILS referral, or reach out to us directly with any questions.