Planning daily activities is a personal experience. Students should choose activities based on their preferences, interests, and needs. With your guidance, they can prioritize skill development, exercise independence, and live a fulfilling life. These daily activities also empower individuals with disabilities to transition from sheltered employment.
To help students develop a well-rounded routine, use the Evansville Resources Wellness Chart. This tool incorporates all wellness domains and can be adapted to any community.
Use the following steps to guide students toward planning a meaningful day:
- Connect to Personal Goals: Outline what a student wishes to accomplish in all areas of life. Include goals for employment, education and training, and independent living.
- Design a Daily Schedule: Create a routine that includes work-life balance. This means striking a balance between work and free time. Be sure to include personal care activities.
- Focus on Health and Wellness: Schedule daily physical activities like meditation, journaling, exercise, and counseling sessions.
- Promote Independence: Prioritize learning and participation in skills that can be done alone such as cooking, shopping, and financial planning.
- Participate in Social Events: Join or volunteer for clubs and community events. Building meaningful relationships and social connections improves well-being.
- Seek Available Resources: Utilize online tools such as the “Building A Meaningful Day: A Step-By-Step Guide” to design personalized activities.
Continue to reference the steps above to help students create a daily routine that supports their personal growth and goals.
Bonus Tips:
We're excited to offer the Transition Educators Facilitating Employment course, starting January 13, 2025! This 10-week, comprehensive online training gives educators, specialists, Pre-ETS providers, transition coordinators, and other professionals the foundation, techniques, and effective strategies necessary for successful adult vocational transition.
Course modules include:
- Developing Transition Programs within the Traditional School Environment
- The Evolution of Supported and Customized Employment
- Principles of Supported and Customized Employment
- Roles, Responsibilities, and Expectations
- Discovery and Customized Employment
- Marketing for Employment Services
- Job Development, Training, and Workplace Supports
- Assistive Technology
- Federal Programs for Businesses and People with Disabilities
- Criminal Justice Involvement
This online, self-paced course costs $250. For more information and to register, visit the CCLC Transition Educators Training webpage.