Table of contents: Conference proceedings: Transition towards Independent Living within the Community for Persons with Disabilities Acknowledgements Introduction Technology and inclusion Independent living for children and students Pathologisation of disabled childhood as an impediment to independent living Key messages Introduction Theoretical framework Methodology and research ethics Children’s participation in the matters that affect them Findings Discussion Conclusion References A proposed functional curriculum for helping female students with moderate intellectual disabilities acquire functional/life skills Transition after university and finding work Approaches to independent living in Europe Author biographies Endnotes Findings A. Understanding of independence B. Perception of disability as a negative difference C. Pathologisation of impairment D. Dis/empowerment of children in encounters with healthcare professionals Book traversal links for Findings ‹ Children’s participation in the matters that affect them Up A. Understanding of independence ›