independent living

American  

noun

1. a living arrangement for disabled people and others with special needs, usually in their own home, affording them as much independence and autonomy as possible.

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Example Sentences

Dementia involves a decline in thinking and memory severe enough to interfere with daily life and independent living.

From Science Daily

Burke also highlighted the impact of the cost of living crisis on heating, clothing and independent living equipment.

From BBC

While Birmingham City Council said it could not comment on individual cases, it acknowledged the "significant challenges" young care leavers like Klarisse faced when transitioning to independent living.

From BBC

It would require local authorities to support care leavers up to the age of 25 to help them transition into independent living.

From BBC

“If one life is lost needlessly or shut or ended early because of this, that is one life too many,” said Jose Hernandez, 45, advocacy and policy associate at New York Association on Independent Living.

From The Wall Street Journal