All living independently

1) Overall objective Contributing to the pursue of social inclusion of people with Down syndrome (DS) or with other kinds of intellectual disabilities. All the partners’ reason for being is the so...

1) Overall objective Contributing to the pursue of social inclusion of people with Down syndrome (DS) or with other kinds of intellectual disabilities. All the partners’ reason for being is the social inclusion of people with DS. 2) Purpose Increased effectiveness in pursuing social inclusion of people with DS by their organisations, thanks to increased awareness about independent living (IL) of people with DS - as a prerequisite for their social and job inclusion.

Most part of people with intellectual disabilities don't live independently or at least don't live as much independently as it would be possible for them. 'Living independently doesn't mean doing everything yourself or not having support: independent living (IL) is about having choice and control over your life and having the same range of opportunities as a non disabled person'. Their carers often have no idea of how to support these people in acquiring IL skills. Intellectual disabilities organisations need to be updated about achievements and practices concerning IL. These are the reasons why this project has diffused theory and practice of IL all over Europe. IL is the necessary soft skill to 'maximise' inclusion opportunities.

ALI course on independent living skills