LIFE & INDEPENDENCE

Independent living & housing

Independence is built in steps: cooking a meal, managing a schedule, handling money, then perhaps living with supports. Supported-living coaching and life-skills programs help, and housing plans take time—start early.

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Build skills where you live

Practice cooking, laundry and budgeting at home before a move.

Supported living

In Florida, APD’s supported living coaching helps adults live in their own home with the right help.

Plan ahead

Housing options often have waitlists; talk about the long-term plan early.

WHERE TO START

Florida APD iBudget services

Supported living, companion and more.

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