LIFE University: Putting the Pieces Together
Presented by Kim Baker & Melissa Cline
What is the LIFE Ability Center?
Located in Kirksville, Missouri Funded by the Adair County SB 40 Developmental Disability Board Provides a safe, friendly environment for people to have fun, make
friends, and learn skills Daily organized classes as well as unstructured activities.
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What is LIFE University?
Continuing education program for Project STIR graduates Teaches tools and skills to empower self-advocates to take charge
of their lives Flexible structure: individuals choose which classes they want to
take
Why LIFE University?
58 Project STIR graduates, 6 repeat graduates, 9 teachers, 3 peer teachers
New Missouri Quality Outcomes and Home & Community Based Services rules
Training in Charting the LifeCourse planning tools New objectives of the LIFE Center match the MOQO
Developed by DMH-DDD
How LIFE University Works
Ten unique courses Each class meets for an hour, twice a week for four weeksMust complete six courses to earn a diploma
Spring 2016 Courses
LIFE 101 (January 2016): Refresher of Project STIR and focused on communication and the Life Course Trajectory
Fight for Your Right (February 2016): Taught individuals about the rights and responsibilities of all citizens and laws protecting disability
Where We Were (March 2016): To celebrate Disability Awareness Month, we learned about disability history and how life has changed for people with disabilities
My Good Life (April 2016): We completed the One Page Profile (a Charting the Life Course tool) and this information was shared with their support team.
True Friends (May 2016): Students are learning about the different types of relationships that they have in their lives, how to be a good friend, and to recognize when they may be being abused or exploited
LIFE University class with Rep. Nate Walker
Legislative Education Project: On the Road
Taken from mandtsystem.com
Adapted from lifecoursetools.com
Topics to be covered in Spring 2017
Housing options and safety at home
Local resources and leisure activities
Nutrition, self-care, and hygiene
Money & Budgeting
Volunteering & community involvement
Shopping and wants vs. needs
Job skills, resume writing, and education options
Testimonials
Coming Soon
Resources
The Mandt System. (2012) De-escalation Preference Chart. Retrieved from http://irc.mandtsystem.com/reference/content/De-escalation-Preference-Tools/Mandt-De-escalation-Preference-Chart.pdf
Department of Mental Health- Division of Developmental Disabilities. Missouri Quality Outcomes. (2015) Jefferson City, Missouri
UMKC Institute for Human Development. (2016) My LifeCourse Portfolio. Retrieved from http://www.lifecoursetools.com/wp-content/uploads/LifeCourse%20Portfolio%202016%20-%20basic.pdf