Habilitation
Definition of habilitate
transitive verb
1 : to make fit or capable (as for functioning in society)
2 : clothe, dress
intransitive verb
: to qualify oneself
This service provides learning opportunities designed to help a member develop skills and independence.
Habilitation may be provided to increase or maintain independence and socialization skills, community skills, as well as member’s health and safety.
It is also intended to provide training in essential activities required to meet personal and physical needs, as well as enhancing alternative and/or adaptive communication skills, self-help and daily living skills, and to develop the member’s support system.
