Independence Living Philosophy

The Independence living philosophy states that:

People with disabilities should have the same civil rights, opinions, and control over choices in their own lives as do people without disabilities.

Independence Associates promotes and practices the independent living philosophy of:

• consumer control in decision-making, service delivery, management and establishment of policy and direction of the center,
• self-help and advocacy
• development of peer relationships and peer role models
• equal access of individuals with severe disabilities to society and to all services, programs, activities, resources, and facilities, whether public or private and regardless of the funding source.