Programs & Services » Independent Living Skills » Youth Services
The Southwest Center for Independent Living Youth Services program include transition classes that focus on learning independent living skills, advocacy for educational endeavors such as implementation of IEP's and 504 plans, driver's education, community resource management, social events and much more. SCIL recognizes that youth with disabilities encounter particularly special challenges and offers the support to conquer those challenges.
Disability Benefits/Community Resource Management:
SCIL can answer the confusing questions about disability benefits and help with the process. We can help you make connections throughout the community to gather all the resources you will need.
Your Life Youth Group:
Your Life is a weekly after school program for youth ages 16-25 with disabilities. The group focuses on independent living skills that are pertinent to the transition process. High school students meet every other week with the post- high school youth meeting the opposite weeks at Southwest Center for Independent Living. Enrollment for Your Life begins at the start of each school semester, August and January. For more information, contact Nathan or Krista at 417.886.1188 or email through the Contact Us links above.
Springfield Winter / Spring 2012 Schedule
Branson meets 4th Tuesday each month, visit the events page to reserve your spot!
Social Events:
Each month SCIL plans a social event for youth. Check the calendar to see what’s happening this month!
IEP Advocacy:
Youth advocates are trained to understand the IEP process and are here to help if you are not sure of the process or would like someone to help you through it.
Transitions:
Youth advocates can help you learn the skills you need to become a successful and independent. Staff can help you find organizations for every step of the way!
