Blog | Tag: Independent Living

Most people rely on other people, services, systems, and technology every day. We use GPS to find our way, transportation to get where we need to go, doctors for health care, coworkers to get a job done, and family or friends for help when we need it. We rarely treat those kinds of support as proof that someone is not independent. But disability-related support is often viewed differently. A person may use personal assistance, accessible transportation, assistive technology, communication support, benefits counseling, or help with daily tasks and still be treated as though receiving support means having less independence.

For many people with disabilities, having a job means financial security, independence, and community involvement. But a major concern often holds people back: the fear of losing critical support services like Medicaid and Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS), which provide in-home and community-based support.

Everyone deserves the right to choose where to live, work, and participate in the community. Living independently is possible when you have access to the right resources and legal protections.