Independent Living Program (ILP)
Build your skills. Grow your confidence. Live more independently.
The Independent Living Program helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop and maintain practical skills for everyday life. Through individualized training and assistance, participants can work toward living more independently or strengthen the skills they use in their current home.
We proudly serve Fresno and Merced counties and the Oakhurst area, providing compassionate, dependable care that helps each person thrive.
What support can include
Cooking and meal planning
Planning meals
following recipes
preparing food
practicing kitchen safety
Money management
Developing a budget
understanding expenses
practicing banking
payment skills
Safety
Recognizing hazards
preparing for emergencies
knowing how to request help
Transportation
Learning routes
practicing the use of public transportation
Self-advocacy and community life
Expressing preferences
making choices
accessing resources
participating in activities
Shopping
Creating shopping lists
comparing prices
making purchases
Household routines
Cleaning
laundry
maintaining an organized living space
Personal health and hygiene
Building self-care routines
learning how to access medical and dental services
Training focuses on skills that are useful in the person’s daily life, with opportunities to practice at home and in community settings.
Learning centered on the individual
Each person brings different strengths, experiences, and goals. Independent living training can help someone become more confident while living with others or prepare for and maintain a more independent living arrangement. The focus is on building abilities that support the person’s own priorities.
Building and maintaining progress
Learning a skill is one step; using it consistently is another. ILP can include practice and reinforcement to help participants maintain existing abilities and apply what they learn to everyday situations.
Getting started
Adults interested in ILP should contact their regional center service coordinator to discuss their goals and support needs. The Individual Program Plan (IPP) process helps identify appropriate services, with training tailored to the individual’s approved plan. dds.ca.gov
CLIENT RIGHTS — Independent Living Program (ILP)
Primary focus: Learning to live independently.
Clients have the right to receive individualized training that helps them develop and maintain skills needed for everyday life.
Clients should be supported in:
Learning cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting.
Making decisions about their daily routines.
Managing their own money and personal belongings.
Developing independence at their own pace.
Participating in community activities.
Having their preferences respected during training.
Important: ILP staff should teach and encourage independence rather than unnecessarily making decisions for clients.
Meet Vanpheng Thepvongsa
Manager
Independent Living Program (ILP)
Kong Lor leads LORYAL LLC with a focus on compassionate assistance and dependable care. His approach centers on understanding each individual’s needs, respecting their choices, and supporting their goals.Through LORYAL, Kong strives to help people with developmental disabilities build independence, grow in confidence, and feel connected to their communities. He is committed to building trusting relationships with the individuals and families LORYAL serves.