Table of contents: Guide for decision makers and civil society organizations to implement Article 19 of the Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities List of definitions Introduction 1. Defining the right to independent living and identifying its components and legal basis 2. Defining institutionalization and identifying forms of institutionalization that violate the rights of persons with disabilities 3. Alternatives to institutionalization and independent living services 4. Possible short- and long-term challenges to the implementation of independent living and deinstitutionalization A. Chapter Objectives B. Frequently Asked Questions C. Exercise 5. Best practice for promoting independent living and alternatives to institutionalization, the position of Arab legislation, and national practices at present 6. The role of decision makers in promoting independent living and alternatives to institutionalization 7. The role of organizations of persons with disabilities and civil society organizations in achieving independent living and promoting alternatives to institutionalization Annex 1. Summary of the literature review on the right to independent living and advocacy Annex 2. Training guidelines: Nineteen tips for the trainer on Article 19 of the Convention 4. Possible short- and long-term challenges to the implementation of independent living and deinstitutionalization A. Chapter Objectives B. Frequently Asked Questions C. Exercise Book traversal links for 4. Possible short- and long-term challenges to the implementation of independent living and deinstitutionalization ‹ C. Exercise Up A. Chapter Objectives ›