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 Transition after university and finding work Approaches to independent living in Europe The commitment of the European Union to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the right to live independently and be included in the community A public-private partnership approach for accessible and affordable independent living in Estonia Key messages The importance of policy analysis in the context of the CRPD Methodology of the analysis Legislative background Analysis of service development and crucial elements for success Interval care service provision: Size and satisfaction levels Societal acceptance of community-based services Salary levels for social care personnel and interval care service providers User satisfaction Case studies Linking the described needs with mapped improvement possibilities Conclusions References Author biographies Endnotes Case study 2 – Estonian Agrenska Foundation – offering 13 places, of which 9 are in active use F. Background of service provider G. Funding H. Structure of service provision I. State of play today J. Major issues highlighted by an interview with staff K. Major issues highlighted by feedback received from service users Book traversal links for Case study 2 – Estonian Agrenska Foundation – offering 13 places, of which 9 are in active use ‹ E. Major issues highlighted by feedback received from service users Up F. Background of service provider ›