In(ter)dependent living skills — such as interacting with others, managing money and taking care of yourself — are critical to manage activities of daily living.
Within the Disability Justice movement, the term “interdependence” refers to the way that every person relies on their community for care and support, and gives that care and support to others, too. Part of transition planning involves identifying skills where the youth wishes to build their independence and areas where they’d like to tap into their community and other supports. The blended term “in(ter)dependence” reflects the many different ways that a youth can plan for managing their adult life within their community.
