A. Problem statement

Significant attention is given to persons with disabilities in Oman, and the relevant stakeholders strive to safeguard their right to live independently and have their needs met. Independent living is a requirement for persons with disabilities to fulfill their aspirations for themselves and participate effectively in community-building. Independent living for persons with disabilities is a multi-layered concept that goes beyond a separate home; it includes mobility and access to space and requires equal opportunities in work and education.[1]

In the absence of local studies on independent living statistics and the concept of independent living, the present study examines the extent to which this concept has been applied in Omani society from the perspective of a number of persons with disabilities.