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independent living

–noun
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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independent living  
n.  
  1. A living arrangement that maximizes independence and self-determination, especially of disabled persons living in a community instead of in a medical facility.

  2. A social movement asserting that people with disabilities should have the same civil rights and life choices as people without disabilities.

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