Independent living is a philosophy and a movement of people with disabilities who work for equal rights and equal opportunities, self-respect and self-determination. 'Independent living' means that disabled people want the same control and the same choices that their non-disabled brothers and sisters, neighbours and friends take for granted ... just like everyone else, persons with disabilities need to be in charge of their own lives, need to think and spreak for themselves.

Source: West Limerick Independent Living INFO Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 2, 01/07/2004

Other types of information on independent living: please see the Independent living strategy: Office for Disability Issues, Howard Leigh, HM Government

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