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Independent Living Strategy (2008)

Office for Disability Issues Country Resources Disability Strategies and Plans United Kingdom 31 December 2008 Policy document

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The strategy is aimed at fostering the possibility for people with disabilities to have greater choice and control over how support is provided and to achieve greater access to housing, education, employment, leisure and transport opportunities and to participation in family and community life.

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