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The sense of independence

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This chapter discusses the factors that contribute to a person’s sense of being an independent individual who can engage in meaningful relationships and participate in their local community. It focuses on the personal accounts and experiences of disabled and older people in terms of maintaining their independence.

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  1. The Dare Foundation, UK

    Judith Payling

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  1. Engineering Design Centre, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Trumpington Street, CB2 1PZ, Cambridge, UK

    John Clarkson  & Simeon Keates  & 

  2. The Helen Hamlyn Research Centre, The Royal College of Art, SW7 2EU, London, UK

    Roger Coleman  & Cherie Lebbon  & 

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Payling, J. (2003). The sense of independence. In: Clarkson, J., Keates, S., Coleman, R., Lebbon, C. (eds) Inclusive Design. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0001-0_24

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