In keeping with the THE CEDARS OF MARIN's history of innovation in creating programs for individuals with developmental disabilities we have developed an Independent Living Skills Program for our clients. It is a program that provides them with the tools to have as much self-direction in their lives as possible. Our goal is to make bigger strides in the shift from providing care, to helping people to guide their own lives and make their own choices. Rather than simply caring for them, we want to teach our clients to take care of themselves to the very best of their abilities.

We create learning opportunities in natural settings based on the regular routines of daily life. By creating individual learning plans for each of our clients based on their own needs and desires, with their input as well as their family's input, we are able to make a powerful difference in their lives. These effects begin as a seed of change for each individual and then grow into a movement of change that not only profoundly affects that person’s life, but also creates a meaningful transformation for our entire community of clients. As a result, our clients are leading richer, more expanded lives than before and reaching the highest levels of independence possible.

For more information, please contact: brian@thecedarsofmarin.org