| There are many preconceived notions around the | | | | themselves and may not even be capable of working |
| world regarding people suffering from disabilities which | | | | or comprehending their surroundings. A disability of this |
| unfortunately have created negative attitudes as | | | | nature can require constant care and in a lot cases |
| people that have a living disability are seen as just | | | | these people are put under constant supervision. |
| sickly, defective persons. Most people see disabled | | | | Depending on the person's disability an income |
| people as a burden to their families and themselves | | | | supplement may be in order or perhaps even a |
| and that they solely depend on others to support them. | | | | personal assistant. |
| Disabled living comes with its own hardships that | | | | Happy independent living for disabled people means |
| disabled persons overcome everyday and they should | | | | having the freedom to manage their own space and |
| be treated as with respect. It was not until the late | | | | to be free to choose among competing service |
| 1960s that support groups formed by disabled people | | | | providers which in turn allows them to live with pride |
| to promote rehabilitation and normalization for people | | | | within the community. There are various organizations |
| within their group. | | | | run by disabled people who mentor other handicapped |
| People living with a handicap can sometimes do a lot | | | | individuals. They learn how to assume responsibility |
| for themselves but they may not want to do | | | | within their own lives and are shown how to develop |
| everything for themselves. They still may want | | | | coping strategies. These individuals are shown how to |
| assistance and do not want to live in isolation. | | | | carry out activities in their everyday lives in preparation |
| Independent living for disabled people requires choices | | | | for disabled living. |
| as well as control in their everyday lives which many | | | | These organizations work in together along with |
| people may have taken for granted. With the | | | | regional as well as local governments which help to |
| assistance of mobility equipment they can commute | | | | raise awareness and enhance the infrastructure. They |
| and tend to their daily activities normally and need to | | | | prohibit discrimination and segregation. In recent years |
| be acknowledged and loved for who they are. | | | | disabled living awareness and action has been risen |
| Living with a disability does not mean that the | | | | around the globe ensuring the safety and prosperity of |
| handicapped should be monitored by medical staff | | | | disabled people. Happy independent living for disabled |
| around the clock. Many disabled people attend normal | | | | people is a philosophy which promotes dignity and |
| schools and universities and are capable of working in | | | | independence for those that live through it everyday. |
| regular work environments even though they may | | | | Independent living can take place under skilled nursing |
| depend on disability equipment. | | | | care within retirement facilities and private living |
| There are cases where people are severely | | | | facilities. |
| handicapped and cannot in any way tend to | | | | |