Moving On Planning Ahead training is a programme about independent living for people with learning disabilities.

This course is designed to be delivered to a group of individuals with a learning disability and their supporters. The training has been written in an accessible and easy-to-follow format, with easy-read handouts, lots of inclusive and engaging exercises; it is interactive and fun! The training aims to help you plan for your future, it is meant for people aged between 16 and 65.

It covers the following topics:
  • What is independent living?
  • What suits you?
  • Renting and owning a home.
  • Direct Payments
  • Employing a Personal Assistant (PA)
  • Budgeting for all the things you need and want
  • Benefits you may be able to get to help you
The training resource has been produced to go with the information on this website.  You can either buy a trainers manual or we can come to you and help your staff and you to understand what to do.

You can find out more about this from Shirley Potter at ARC or go to the ARC website.