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

9.8 – Navigating to Doctor’s Offices and Essential Services: Being able to get to medical appointments or essential services independently is a major step toward adulthood. Start by gathering the addresses, phone numbers, and hours of each place you visit regularly. Planning your route ahead—whether by bus, rideshare, or walking—reduces stress and helps you arrive on time. Always allow extra time in case of delays or unexpected detours. It’s smart to bring important documents, ID, and contact information for your provider. Understanding where to check in and how to communicate with staff respectfully builds professionalism. Using reminders or a written schedule helps you stay organized. When you can navigate health and daily errands confidently, you show maturity and reliability. Each successful trip reinforces your self-trust and independence. These experiences also help you understand time management, preparation, and accountability—key skills for life beyond appointments.

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:
  • Progress tracking so you can see how far you’ve come
  • Supportive materials you can download and keep for future use
  • Flexibility to work at your own pace, when it fits your schedule

Our platform is HIPAA, Medicaid, Medicare, and GDPR-compliant. We protect your data with secure systems, never sell your information, and only collect what is necessary to support your care and wellness. learn more

Allow