21st century life skills handbooks: moving out on your own

Bostick, Nan, & Freese, Susan M.. 2012. Grades: 07, 08, 09, 10.

Subjects: Moving, Household; Autonomy (Psychology); Life skills; Adult education

Abstract: Highly Preparing for independence. Knowledge and skills checklists -- Attitude assessment -- Budgeting time -- Budgeting money -- Finding an apartment. A housing checklist -- Comparing classified rental ads -- Filling out a rental application -- Rules for roommates -- Moving in and getting settled. Change of address forms -- Ordering phone, utilities, and Internet service -- Buying essential household goods -- Renting a moving truck -- Solving common problems. Do's and don'ts for tenants -- Unexpected expenses -- revising your budget -- Tenant's legal rights -- Word list. A general purpose guide for America, while not tailored to visual impairment, can provide useful tips for expanded core corriculum.