Chris is a 21yo male with mild mental retardation and Bipolar D/O currently living in a supported living apartment setting with a room-mate and 24 hour staffing.

Goal :
Chris will demonstrate the ability to identify, select and successfully participate in (2) new self-determined recreation activities in order to develop a meaningful daily routine that decreases his reliance on paid providers, increases his involvement with non-disabled peers and decreases his social isolation by (date    ).

 Objectives:
1) Chris will be able to identify a minimum of (3) recreation activities he would enjoy participating in with peers.

2) Chris will contact by phone and a site visit a minimum of (3) specific community resources that match his interests and personal strengths.

3) Chris will be able to identify a minimum of (4) acceptable topics of conversation and verbally interact with non-disabled peers in an assertive manner during 75% of his social encounters.

4) Chris will be able to set up (organize and plan ) a daily calendar of self-determined recreation and education activities he would like to particiapte in with non-disabled peers for (3) months.

5) Chris will identify a minimum of 2 benefits of increased recreation participation, an expanded social network and a decrease in social isolation.
 

Melinda is a 71yo visually impaired female with moderate mental retardation and schizophrenia currently living in a skilled nursing home.

Goal #1: Melinda will demonstrate the ability to increase her functional independence at home and in the community by increasing her awareness and ability to use adaptive equipment by    (date      ).

 Objectives:
1) Melinda will develop the skills to identify and use a minimum of 3 adapted personal items
(i.e. tape player, clock, radio, cooking utensils, watch, etc.) in her residence by __________

2) Melinda will be able to save and budget money from her personal funds to purchase a minimum of 2 pieces of equipment that support her recreation interests by                        .

3) Melinda will be able to verbally identify a minimum of (2) benefits of increased use of adapted equipment and decreased reliance on staff by __________.