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October 6th, 2008
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS


  • Welcome
  • Advisory Committee Members
  • Chapter 1
Living Independently... What's It All About?
Things To Consider
How Do I Know I'm Ready?
How Is It Different? What Are The Responsibilities?
What If I Don't Think I'm Ready?
Can I Afford To Live Independently?
Start Planning Early!
Making Preparations
Choosing Your Place
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  • Chapter 2
Moving In
Moving In
Arranging Hook-ups And Deliveries
Your First Shopping Spree
Organizing Furniture And Equipment In Your New Home
Places To Buy Affordable Equipment And Furniture
Decorating Your Home
Building Superintendent Or Landlord
Establishing Work Relationships With Service Providers
Money Management
Tips For Shopping
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  • Chapter 3
Safety In The Home
Improving Your Safety After You Move In
Safe Behaviour In The Home And Out
Keeping Your Home Safe While You're Away
Guidelines For Safe Living
If You Are Assaulted
Identifying An Assailant
In An Emergency
What To Keep In Your First Aid Kit
First Aid
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  • Chapter 4
Looking After Yourself
Dealing With Loneliness
Routines For Good Personal Hygiene
Dealing With Insomnia
Health And Exercise Tips
Developing Hobbies And Interests
Going On Holiday
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  • Chapter 5
Housekeeping
Housekeeping
Kitchen Maintenance
Bathroom Maintenance
Laundry
Removing Clothing Stains
Ironing
Cleaning Products For A Better World
Natural Treatments For Pests
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  • Chapter 6
What's Cooking!?!
Organizing Your Kitchen
To Improve Your Cooking
Nutrition Tips
Food Safety
Recipes For Breakfast
Recipes For Lunch
Recipes For Dinner
Recipes For Desserts
Recipes For Snacks
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  • Chapter 7
Getting Along With Others
Attractive Behaviour
Unattractive Behaviour
Body Language
New Relationship With Your Parents
Where To Meet New People
Where Not To Meet People
Making A Good First Impression
Establishing Give-And-Take Relationships
Other Tips For Life-Long Friendships And Lifetime Intimacy
Listening And Counselling
Taking Advice
Conflict Resolution
First Date Ideas
Safety Tips For Dating
Sexual Activity
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  • Chapter 8
Social Occasions
Dress Code Guidelines
Occasions For Sending Flowers
Gift Giving
Setting The Table
Manners At The Table
Other Etiquette Tips
Party Time
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  • Chapter 9
Managing Time, Goals And Stress
Time Management
Problem Solving
Top Reasons To Set Goals
How To Accomplish Your Goals
Stress Management
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  • Chapter 10
Choosing Your Path
Choosing Your Path
How To Seek Employment
How Not To Seek Employment
How To Know If You Need More Training
The Cover Letter
The Resume
Preparing For A Job Interview
The Job Interview
How Does Your Disability Figure In?
Job Accommodations
Alternatives To Paid Employment
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  • Resources
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