Are you an individual with a disability who wants to build skills for independent living?
Creating a plan for moving out of the family home can be overwhelming. Take the guesswork out and join LOV Inc.’s Moving On series to create a customized plan for your next steps.
Whether it is navigating housing options, identifying supports, or building practical skills, this workshop will guide you to develop an individualized plan that addresses your unique goals and concerns.
Under the expert guidance of our facilitators, our supportive workshop series empowers families and individuals with disabilities to develop a concrete plan, get questions answered, and learn from peers and experts.
Workshop Participants
Individuals with disabilities and their team — which may include family members, caregivers, allies, and support staff — may attend the Moving On Workshops.
The series includes five sessions for individuals with disabilities and their families/teams to attend together.
Additionally, we offer an optional add-on package of three participant-focused sessions. Join our participant-focused sessions for peer support and space to explore the topics and questions you have. Topics may include the emotions of preparing for a transition, roommate considerations, and safety preparedness. Guest speakers include individuals with disabilities who share their experience moving out of the family home.
Workshop Outcomes
By the end of this workshop, participants will create an individualized plan for affordable housing, addressing barriers, using technology to make independent living safer, and more. Participants will:
- Learn how to increase independence while living in the family home and gain practice skills for moving out
- Identify specific apartments or homes to move into and learn about affordable housing
- Create a detailed plan of support needs and budget for support costs
- Develop a detailed budget for personal expenses
- Learn about Night Owl, grocery delivery, Energy Assistance, and other community programs
- Connect with potential roommates or neighbors with an emphasis on sharing support to maximize support dollars
2027 Workshop Schedule
The Moving On Workshop includes five sessions for participants (individuals with a disability) and their families/teams to attend together. Additionally, we offer three optional participant-focused sessions. All workshops are held via Zoom.
- Sessions for Participants & Families/Teams
Held via Zoom from 6:30pm-8:30 p.m.- February 17
- March 3
- March 31
- April 21
- April 28
- Optional Add-On Package: Participant-Focused Sessions
Held via Zoom from 6-7:30 p.m.- February 24
- March 24
- April 7
Workshop Costs
The Moving On Workshop can be paid for with IRIS/Family Care/CLTS funds or private funds. The cost is $125.00 per session to participate in the workshops for a total cost of $1000.00. The cost covers the materials, facilitator’s time, customized support for each participant and team, and resources to envision the next steps. You can opt out of the participant focused sessions and materials, which brings the cost down to $625 for the series.
2027 Workshop Registration
Click below to register for the 2027 Moving On Workshop series. Space is limited!
Learn More
Looking for more details, service codes, and outcomes? Our information sheet (PDF) contains all the information you need.
Questions?
Interested in attending a future workshop or have questions? Contact info@lovinc.org to be notified of any upcoming workshops.