Independent & Supported Living Services
Independent Living is participating in a day to day life, living where you choose and making
decisions that lead to self-determination. Millions of people all over America who experience
disabilities have established lives of independence. They fulfill many different roles in their
communities, from employers and employees to marriage partners, students, athletes,
politicians, taxpayers. In most cases, the barriers facing these people haven’t been removed,
but these individuals have been successful in overcoming or dealing with them. It is living just
like everyone else; having opportunities to make decisions that affect one’s life, being able to
pursue activities of one’s choosing, and being limited only in the same ways that one’s non-
disabled neighbors are. Independent living should not merely be defined in terms of living on
one’s own, being employed in a job fitting one’s capabilities and interests, or having an active
social life. Independent living has to do with self-determination. It is having the right and the
opportunity to pursue a course of action and it is having the freedom to fail and to learn from
one’s failures.
Pathway To Choices, Inc.
Pathway To Choices Day Services
Program Offerings for consumers:

  • Employment Services
  • Computer Skills Development
  • Behavior Management
  • Literacy Development
  • Creative Arts
  • Health and Wellness
  • Community Involvement
Program Objectives:

Tailored Support and Services meet each person’s needs and preferences and can change
as the individual does.

Choice, Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy – Learning new interpersonal skills and
practice these skills by participating in People First Meetings, agency Governance meetings,
Support Groups, and on-site support groups.

Expanded Literacy Skills – Develop expanded knowledge, skills and abilities in reading,
writing, math, computer use, expressive arts and crafts, history, science, world cultures,
politics, and more.  

Community Involvement – Visit local areas of interest, explore museums, libraries, art
exhibits, get a volunteer or paid job. Learn to use public transportation independently and
receive the support needed to be successful in these pursuits.

Health and Well Being – Learn about physical, mental, spiritual, sexual health, staying safe
and emergency preparedness. Attend routine medical appointments during program hours.