This program will give adults with disabilities an opportunity to learn life skills to help further their independence. Clients will learn:

Interpersonal skills: (self-advocacy; interpersonal communication; anger management; conflict resolution; self-esteem and self-confidence building, etc...)

Independent living skills: (money management; clothing care; time management; information seeking; personal health care, etc…)

Pre-employment skills: (basic work behaviors, attitudes, and habits; vocational exploration, etc...)

Health and Wellness: (physical fitness activities- including dancing, basketball, etc…)

Leisure skills: (exploration of interests—including horticulture, pottery, models, wood-working, music, etc...)

Basic workplace literacy: (reading; math; skill development)

For more information on the Joey's Place Program, call 719-634-4675 or email          Linda Ellegard at lellegard@sksfcolorado.org.