Some thoughts on independent and community living values

Not everyone is familiar with the concept of independent living or the values that come with it. Some people find it helpful to familiarize themselves with the Independent Living Movement and the history of Disability Rights.

Here are some resources you might find helpful:

• Disability history: The Disability Rights Movement
• UMASS: The History of Disability Rights in the United States

If you like to read or listen to books, many activists and community members recommend “Being Heumann: An unrepentant memoir of a disability rights activist.”