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Independence Skills Inventory
A printable, save-as-you-go inventory of practical skills across personal care, home life, money, transportation, communication, and community participation. Great prep for an ISP meeting.
- Estimated time
- About 10–15 minutes
- Audience
- Families & individuals
Saved automatically on this device. Nothing is sent to a server.
Your snapshot
0 of 63 skills tagged (0%)
- Independent
- 0
- With prompts
- 0
- Not yet
- 0
Personal Care
Daily hygiene, grooming, and self-care.
- Showers or bathes independently
- Brushes teeth twice a day
- Uses deodorant daily
- Washes and combs hair
- Shaves or trims facial hair
- Manages menstrual care (if applicable)
- Trims/files nails
- Dresses appropriately for the weather
- Dresses appropriately for the occasion
- Takes prescribed medications on schedule
Home & Household
Keeping a living space clean, safe, and functional.
- Makes the bed
- Does laundry start to finish
- Washes dishes or runs the dishwasher
- Vacuums or sweeps
- Takes out the trash and recycling
- Cleans the bathroom
- Builds a grocery list
- Shops for groceries (with or without help)
- Prepares a snack independently
- Prepares a hot meal (stovetop or oven)
- Practices kitchen safety (sharp tools, hot surfaces)
- Uses common appliances safely (microwave, washer)
Money & Banking
Budgeting, paying, and managing money.
- Identifies coins and bills
- Counts change correctly
- Keeps a simple weekly budget
- Uses a debit card to pay
- Uses an ATM with support
- Saves for a goal
- Recognizes a bill and asks for help paying it
- Recognizes common scams or pressure
Transportation & Community
Getting around safely and confidently.
- Walks a familiar route safely
- Crosses streets and uses crosswalks
- Uses public transit (city bus, light rail)
- Calls or schedules a ride (Uber, Lyft, paratransit)
- Asks for or follows directions
- Knows when and how to call for help
- Carries personal ID
Communication
Expressing needs, listening, and connecting.
- Asks for what they need clearly
- Says no when they want to
- Makes a phone call (or video call) to a familiar person
- Sends and reads simple text messages
- Speaks up in a doctor or dentist appointment
- Receives feedback without shutting down
- Engages in casual conversation
Self-Advocacy
Knowing yourself, your rights, and your voice.
- Names personal strengths and needs
- Asks for accommodations when needed
- Sets and maintains personal boundaries
- Asks for help and accepts it
- Reports discomfort or harm to a trusted adult
- Names a few of their rights as a person with a disability
Work Readiness
Habits and skills that translate to a real job.
- Follows a daily schedule
- Arrives on time
- Stays focused on a task for 20+ minutes
- Accepts a supervisor's feedback
- Completes a multi-step task list
- Dresses for a workplace
- Comfortable answering basic interview questions
What now?
Bring your snapshot to your next ISP meeting.
The skills you tagged 'with prompts' or 'not yet' are exactly the kind of goals an ISP can target. Want help building a plan around them? We can walk through it together.
Social & Leisure
Friendships, fun, and a meaningful life outside of supports.