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2. Independent living - Wikipedia

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   Independent living (IL), as seen by its advocates, is a philosophy, a way of looking at society and disability, and a worldwide movement of disabled people working for equal opportunities, self-determination, and self-respect.

3. National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and ...

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   The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is a United States governmental agency that provides leadership and support for a comprehensive program of research related to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities.

4. Assisted living options for wheelchair users - AOL

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   Until the early 1990s, federal laws protecting the rights of people with disabilities were not always enforced. However, in 1990, ... Compared to independent living, assisted living can provide a ...

5. Supported living - Wikipedia

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   The development of a service category of community living for people deemed capable of more independent living (also known as semi-independent living). [10] [11] As a major reform initiative in the US to provide more choices, more integrated and more regular homes and apartments for people with the "most severe disabilities". [6] [12]

6. Services and supports for people with disabilities - Wikipedia

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   According to the Americans with disabilities act, people with disabilities are guaranteed equal opportunities when it comes to public accommodation, jobs, transportation, [6] government services and telecommunications. These allow for Americans with disabilities to be able to live as normal lives as possible apart from their disadvantage.

7. Our Place finds home for intellectually disabled adults in ...

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   Our Place, the group working to create an independent living home for adults with disabilities, has agreed to buy a former daycare center in Dover.