1. Working togetherNational conference15 October 2011

2. Independent Living
Mayo Charles Marriott
Who am I?

38 years old with DMD

3. Counsellor, coach and Disability Consultant 4. I am studying NLPI got involved with MDC quite a while ago,Living with MD days were such a liberating and interesting experience.
5. Independent Living
What is Independent Living?

Living the life you want in the way you want

6. Ive chosen to have my own flat and PAs 7. I train my PAs in my own wayMy personal perspective
I have achieved most things in my life because of my right to independent living
8. Independent Living
Independent Living is for life!
Is Independent Living for everybody? YES!

Some people may want to live independently in a residential home or with their family, everybody is different

9. Some people are not as fortunate as me, others may have to fight for their right to independent living