[In Person] Adulting 101
Essential Life Skills for Independence by Jimmy O’Brien and Paul Pham on Thursday evenings
Service Description
Transitioning to adulthood comes with its challenges, but learning essential skills can make it smoother and more empowering. This course is designed to help students gain confidence in their journey to becoming independent adults by covering practical topics like money management, personal care, social skills, and home organization. Starting with an overview of why "adulting" can be tough yet rewarding, each session features interactive discussions, videos, and hands-on activities to apply these skills. Highlights include creating personalized budgets, developing self-care routines, practicing social interactions, and designing a cleaning schedule. The course wraps up with vision board making and a reflection on the progress each student has made. Embrace adulthood with the tools and confidence to thrive!
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Our classes operate on a first-come, first-serve basis, with limited seating for up to 13 participants to ensure a quality learning experience. By registering, you reserve a valuable seat that may prevent others from joining. We understand that plans can change. However, cancellations made within one week of the class start date are not eligible for refunds. If you are unable to attend, we are happy to offer a course voucher, allowing you to apply your registration toward a future class of your choice. Parent/Guardian Attendance Policy Our program is designed to empower adults with IDDs to participate in classes at UT Austin alongside their peers, including both other adult students and college students. We encourage our participants to build self-confidence, practice age-appropriate social skills, and experience the independence of a college environment, just as any neurotypical college student would. To support this mission, parents and guardians are not permitted to attend classes with their student. However, if there are special circumstances—such as a need for assistance with personal care or concerns about behavior—exceptions to this policy may be considered. These exceptions require review and approval by our Executive Director, Kaelin Rubenzer, on a case-by-case basis. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Contact Details
Norman Hackerman Building - NHB, East 24th Street, Austin, TX, USA