Those who have a strong IL Philosophy also have a strong set of values. They generally believe that ALL people should have the same rights. They believe in the dignity and worth of all people. Independent living principles evolve from these values. A principle is a basic truth, or assumption, or even just a standard of behavior.
All communities must assure that there is equal access and that activities must be fully accessible to all people with disabilities.
People with disabilities want to make the same choices in our everyday lives that non-disabled brothers, sisters, neighbors and friends take for granted. We want to grow up in our families, go to the neighborhood school and parks, use the same bus as our neighbors, work in jobs that are in line with our education and interests, and start families of our own.