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

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

Many cases of dementia are preceded by a period of mild cognitive impairment -- characterized by deficits in memory and cognitive skills that do not interfere with independent living, Geldsetzer said.

From Science Daily

The 67-year-old runs the Thurrock Centre for Independent Living, which provides legal advice to disabled people.

From BBC