Independent living and development of personal and social skills for independence. A path of awareness towards adult life for persons with disabilities1

Abstract

This paper presents data from nationwide research performed in Italy by the University of Bo-logna on developing Independent Lifestyles within residential services for adults with disabilities. These reflections concern residents’ self awareness and awareness of their own well-being, further investigating which basic relational, cognitive, and emotional skills have been acquired during the path to independent living.