PROGRAM

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LIVING SKILLS

Student Julie cooking

Cooking:

Instruction occurs in the students’ apartments. Students choose what they would like to learn to cook. Starting from the first week, students begin learning to:

  • Plan their weekly menus
  • Shop for groceries
  • Cook their own meals
  • Use the microwave, oven and stovetop
  • Search for recipes
  • Store food safely

Student Dan cleaning countertop

Cleaning:

Roommates share the responsibility for keeping their apartment clean. Curriculum includes learning about cleaning products and equipment, cleaning skills, and adopting effective cleaning habits.



Teacher Nancy observing student at laundry machine

Care of Clothing:

This area involves everything from learning how to fold clothing, if necessary, to learning about clothing styles. Examples of skills students learn:

  • Using laundry facilities such as coin washers and dryers
  • Organization skills
  • Removing stains
  • Labeling techniques
  • Sewing, if appropriate
  • Ironing or using a hand-held steamer
  • Clothes shopping


Students who attend the Hatlen Center are trained in the following areas:

Living Skills
Orientation and Mobility
Financial Management
Adaptive Technology
Pre-Vocational Skills
Braille
Recreation