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Narrative

LIFE serves over 100 people in Supported Independent Living (SIL) communities in Hyannis, Mashpee and Plymouth. Each community is in a safe neighborhood. There is access to public transportation, job opportunities, and fun things to do.

SIL members live on their own or with a roommate. They receive between 2 to 15 hours of support a week. Each community features a common area, fitness facilities, weekly social activities, and emergency on-call staff.

Candidates for a SIL community are at least 19 years of age, have a history of intellectual disability (ID) or autism. People must show independent living skills, such as:

• home-alone safety
• the ability to cook
• clean
• manage money
• self-medicate with minimal support

The successful SIL person will be involved in a work or volunteer job. They participate in LIFE social and fitness activities. Our professional staff will help to develop independent living skills and a healthy lifestyle. We do this in partnership with families. We honor the human rights of the adults we serve.

The SIL community is not appropriate for people with a history of:

• illegal behavior
• alcohol/ substance abuse
• self-injurious or aggressive behavior

Service Types

• Case Management
• Job Support
• Nutrition
• Relationship/Friendship Support
• Self-Advocacy - Life Skills
• Socialization Activities

Program Type

• Community Supports Program
• Independent Living
• Recreation/Arts/Social and Leisure
• Relationships/Friendships
• Self-Advocacy Training
• Vocational

Populations Served

• Developmental Disability

Ages Served

• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Accessibility Features

• Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Public Transportation
• Elevators

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds
• Licensed By: DDS