Independent living, 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.
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11 Facts About Independent living
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In most countries, proponents of the Independent Living Movement claim preconceived notions and a predominantly medical view of disability contribute to negative attitudes towards people with disabilities, portraying them as sick, defective and deviant persons, as objects of professional intervention, or as a burden for themselves and their families.
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Independent living's fight for acceptance in schools is what Roberts is most well known for.
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Independent living movement found significant support for deinstitutionalisation through another ideological movement known as neoliberalism.
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Canadian policymakers talk about a social model of disability and typically recognise that this model is preferred by disabled persons the policy reality of independent living falls closer to a model that combines biomedical and neoliberal ideologies while neglecting social and environmental determinants of ability.
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Independent living remains difficult for many people and institutionalisation is offered as an ongoing practical solution to meeting care needs.
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Noticeable in the ideological push for independent living is the marketisation of institutional care as independent living in 21st century Canada.
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In 1989 over 80 disabled persons and supporters coming from the Independent Living movement gathered in Strasbourg, France for a conference on personal assistance.
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ENIL promotes Independent Living at the European level but at national and regional levels.
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In 1972, the first Center for Independent Living was founded by disability activists, led by Ed Roberts, in Berkeley, California.
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For example, peer support is used in Independent Living Skills classes where people living with their families or in institutions learn how to run their everyday lives in preparation for living by themselves.
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