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.
The organizations best suited to support and that assist people with disabilities must be consumer control.
The phrase “nothing about us without us” has been used for centuries by advocates across the world to emphasize that policies and programs about certain people and groups should include them fully in the decision-making process. First used in South Africa, it is a sentiment that is true today. Stigma and stereotypes, including the belief that persons with disabilities are incapable of contributing to society, continue to present significant barriers to persons with disabilities exercising their rights and participating in the community.