Commission adopts guidance on independent living for persons with disabilities

The Commission has adopted guidance to promote the right of persons with disabilities to live independently and be included in the community.

The guidance provides practical recommendations to Member States on the use of EU funding to accelerate the transition from institutional care to community-based services and independent living for persons with disabilities. The aim is to make independent living for persons with disabilities a reality, empowering them to choose how, where and with whom they live, and providing them with access to a range of community support services, as well as equal access to services.

The guidance is a so-called 'flagship' initiative of the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030. It contributes to fulfilling obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), to which the EU and all Member States are parties. The guidance also aims to support the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights.