✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

15.53 – What to Do If Your Phone or Emergency Contact Fails: Technology can fail at the worst times, so always plan alternatives. Keep written copies of important numbers in wallets, bags, and on your wall. Learn neighbors’ names—you might need them for quick help. If your phone dies during an emergency, stay near lighted or public areas where others can assist. Portable chargers or battery packs extend reliability, so include one in your home kit. Memorize at least one contact number; muscle memory replaces panic when screens go dark. Check Wi-Fi and service dead zones ahead of time, especially during storms. Thinking ahead removes helplessness from unexpected disconnection. Over time, your confidence grows as you realize independence doesn’t mean isolation—it means you’ve built multiple safety routes for reaching help even when modern systems break down unexpectedly.

About this course

Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

This course includes:
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  • Flexibility to work at your own pace, when it fits your schedule

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