Independence

Doing things for yourself, making your own decisions about how you live. Most people are not fully independent and rely on others for advice, or assistance. We call this interdependence. People with cognitive disabilities need more help than other people to do things they want to do. It is important not to give too much help or support as this makes people too dependent on others and can take away their choice and control.

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Enabling Risk: Putting Positives First has been developed by La Trobe University Living with Disability Research Centre and supported with funding from the New South Wales Department of Family & Community Services.

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Bigby, C., Douglas, J.M., & Vassallo, S. (2018). Enabling Risk: Putting Positives First. An online learning resource for disability support workers. Retrieved from www.enablingriskresource.com.au