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Fostering Independence,
One Skill at a Time

Dedicated to empowering individuals with the skills and resources needed to lead meaningful lives filled with confidence, dignity, and pride.

At Empowered Living, we provide virtual courses and individualized coaching for adults with disabilities who want to build greater independence and take an active role in everyday life. Through practical instruction, guided reflection, and real-life application, you'll learn to think through everyday decisions, develop practical strategies, and build routines and systems that support the life you want to live.

Welcome to Empowered Living

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Independence looks different for everyone. We believe it is built through learning, practice, reflection, and opportunities to apply skills in meaningful, real-life situations.

Our teaching is intentionally designed around self-determination principles. Together, we'll explore the thought process behind everyday decisions, encourage reflection and problem-solving, and discover practical tools and strategies that support greater independence, one skill at a time.

How We Can Work Together

Whether you're looking to build greater independence, support someone you care about, or strengthen the services your organization provides, Empowered Living is here to support you.

Explore the ways we can work together below.

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Empowered Living Foundations

Our signature 8-week virtual program designed to help adults build practical, everyday life skills through instruction, real-world practice, and support.

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Parent & Family Consultation

Support for parents and caregivers seeking practical strategies that honor the voice, goals, and strengths of the adult they support.

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Independent Living Coaching

Personalized coaching designed to help adults apply what they're learning to their own goals and daily lives. Coaching is available as a stand-alone service or as additional support alongside Empowered Living Foundations.

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Professional Training & Consultation

Customized training and consultation for organizations that support adults with disabilities. Topics may include best practices for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Independent Living Skills (ILS) staff, curriculum development, and person-centered instruction.

Free Resource

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Not Sure Where to Start?

Fostering Independence, One Skill at a Time

An Independent Living Skills Workbook

 

This free resource is designed to help adults reflect on everyday skills, recognize their strengths, and identify opportunities for greater independence.

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About Tracy

With more than 15 years of experience as a special education teacher, transition specialist, curriculum developer, and inclusion advocate, Tracy created Empowered Living to help adults build the skills, confidence, and self-advocacy needed for greater independence.

Building Independence Together

Hear from participants, families, and professional partners about their experiences with Empowered Living.

L.V., Participant

"I really liked working with Tracy because she is very kind.  She taught me a lot of things and I am grateful to now know how to take my medication more independently and also Tracy helped me learn how to cook a few meals on my own!"  

Questions?
I'd love to help.

Whether you're interested in Empowered Living Foundations, individualized coaching, family consultation, or professional training, I'm happy to answer your questions and help you find the support that's right for you.

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