The L.I.F.E. Group is specially designed small groups of pre-teens and teenagers with physical disabilities who are grouped according to similar needs in their journey of achieving their independence. The ages of the participants can range from 10 to 18 years old with groups divided into two age categories: 10 to 14 years old and 15 to 18 years old. The groups are focused on developing functional living skills with peers who share similar challenges related to a physical disability and have like goals in life.

The L.I.F.E. Group’s main goal is for each member of the group to learn how to gain independence in activities of daily living within their own home environment and communities. The L.I.F.E. Group will a source of encouragement to practice activities in routines at home and outside the home with the family’s help to make sure that these skills become a part of everyday life. Each L.I.F.E. Group is a commitment of 6 months, but your child will benefit for a lifetime. Living LIFE to its best is the UCP way.

L.I.F.E. Activities

• Meal Preparation
• Household Management
• Computer Skills and Internet Awareness
• Money Management
• Conversational Skills
• Social Skills in Group Settings

Here is what you need to know!

The groups divide into two age categories: 10 to 14 years old and 15 to 18 years old.

Groups of participants are created according to similar goals in their life journey of achieving independence.

The L.I.F.E. Group is led by an occupational therapist and/or speech language pathologist who will partner with you.

Our team will give recommendations on ways to modify the activity or make changes in the home or community to set the activity up for success.