Independent Living
Is it safe to put tin foil in the microwave?
No, it can catch on fire.
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
True or False: You can hug someone without asking first.
False, you should never hug someone without asking first
What is a job?
A job is place where you work in exchange for money.
A city bus is a free service that anyone can access at any time.
False. Most bussing services have a cost associated with the service and the hours are limited in many cities.
What do you need to wash your clothes?
Washing machine
Dryer
Laundry detergent
Dryer sheets
True or False: You should wear your mask in public.
True
It is polite to talk with your mouth full of food?
No, you should not talk with your mouth full.
What is an interview?
An interview is when you sit down with an employer of a place you want to work and talk about your skills and strengths and the job you would like to have.
What should you do before you cross the street?
Look both ways to make sure there are no cars coming.
What appliances can you use to heat up food?
Microwave
Toaster Oven
Oven
Name three healthy foods
When talking with a friend, should you only talk about your own interests?
No, you should ask your friends about their interests.
What is a resume?
A resume is a write up of your education, work experience, strengths and volunteer experience.
When out in the community, you notice someone who has fallen and has dropped their groceries. What is a proper response to this situation?
Go up to the person and ASK if it is ok if you help them. Make sure they are not hurt or in pain that requires medical assistance and help them with their groceries ONLY if they give you permission.
If there is a fire in your house, what should you do?
Leave the house if possible and get as far away as possible
Call 911
What does it mean to social distance?
To stay at least six feet apart from other people, no touching(hugging, high fives)
What is a polite way to tell someone what they are talking about is upsetting you?
"That makes me uncomfortable/upset, can we talk about something else?"
"That's hard for me to talk about, lets change the subject."
Do you get paid to volunteer?
No, volunteering is work you do without receiving payment.
After returning from being out in the community, should you wash your hands?
Yes
If you are cooking pasta on the stove, what is the first thing you should after you finish cooking?
Turn off the stove.
Name three times you should wash your hands
Before you eat
After you eat
After you use the bathroom
When you come in from outside
After going to a store/public place
When someone enters the room you are in you should...
Say hi
Wave
Ask them how they are
Name three work skills.
Time management
Organization
Good judgement
Reliable
Hard working
Passionate
Motivated
When out in the community, if you are lost or do not know where your group/family is, what can you do?
Call someone from your group
Call your mom/dad
Stay where you are, do not keep walking around
Look for a safe stranger - police, fire fighter, EMT