PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — A recent cooking class in Port St. Lucie is helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities learn valuable life skills and gain more independence.
The participants are part of the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County’s Guardian Advocacy Program, which provides guardianship support to people with developmental disabilities.
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Some of the participants are young adults who have aged out of foster care and don't have family members to rely on for support.
Through a partnership with GL Homes that has lasted nearly a decade, participants are given hands-on experiences and opportunities to develop skills that can help them in everyday life.
During the latest class in October, participants learned how to prepare a healthier meal, with Mediterranean chicken on the menu.
From chopping vegetables and preparing ingredients to following a recipe and practicing kitchen safety, the lesson was about more than just cooking.
Brooke Chau, WPTV
Organizers say the goal is to give part...