“Independent living” does not mean that people with disabilities must lead fully independent and self-sufficient lives away from other people.
Choice, personal assistance, accessibility of services and shared facilities
In a society in which the right of people with disabilities to a full life is fully realized, all three requirements are successfully met: access to services and collective facilities is constantly expanding,
The relationship between the rights of persons with disabilities and their legal personality
Another important aspect of freedom of choice is related to endowing people with disabilities with legal personality on an equal basis with all other people.
Choice
The provision of choice plays an important role in the process of implementing the provisions of Article 19 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Personal Assistance Services
Article 19(b) of the Convention establishes the right of people with disabilities to “access” all kinds of auxiliary services.
Inclusive in-home services for people with disabilities
According to the provisions of Article 19 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, States Parties are obliged to provide people with disabilities with all services necessary for their full participation in society
Realization of the right of people with disabilities to a full life in society
The problem of the isolation and confinement of people with disabilities in specialized institutions has existed for many years and is very painful.