10/16/2026
What does independence look like? There isn’t one answer. It might be…
Learning how to get to work.
Earning your own paycheck.
Shopping for something you need.
Speaking up about what you want.
Building friendships and relationships.
Learning a new responsibility.
Participating in your community.
Making choices about your own life.
Independence doesn’t have to mean doing everything without support. Sometimes independence means having the right support so you can do more for yourself.
The destination isn’t the same for everyone. The important part is that each person has the opportunity to help choose where they’re going.