10. Counselling
Independent Living is hard sometimes; in fact many people find that dealing with change can create stress and emotional difficulties. This is especially true when there is the extra challenge of being disabled by social structures and obstacles. To find support through Counselling is one of the 12 main elements of Independent Living. Again, this should be a matter of choice for the disabled person as to where, how and when such a service is accessed. But it is their right to have appropriate counselling for issues that may arise and in such a form that sustains a disabled person’s right to live independently
