Independent living means control over the decisions that shape everyday life. Support can enable participation without taking away personal autonomy. Accessible housing, transport, information and respect for individual preferences matter. The association is not represented as operating residential facilities or regulated personal-assistance services.
What this means in everyday life
The right to choose requires accessible information, respect for privacy and opportunities to participate in conversations. Asking a person which accommodations they prefer matters more than assumptions about their needs. Addressing physical, social and communication barriers is a shared responsibility.
Our principles
- Respect independent decisions and individual preferences.
- Provide understandable and accessible information.
- Include women in decisions affecting their lives.
- Promote cooperation without discrimination or prejudice.