Severe Physical Disabilities at Home: 7 Essential Support Checks
Adults living with severe physical disabilities are individuals with their own abilities, relationships, work, interests, culture, communication and goals. Some people need limited practical assistance; others require support across personal care, movement, equipment or clinical tasks. A diagnosis or visible impairment alone does not define the right home arrangement. Support for severe physical disabilities should begin with what matters to the person and which barriers affect daily life. The home, equipment, staffing, transport, communication and wider services may all influence independence. Good support enables choice and participation while managing assessed risks; it should not assume that safety requires taking control …
