RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Jurkovičová, Petra A1 Špinarová, Gabriela A1 Vachalová, Veronika A1 Růžičková, Veronika A1 Sedláčková, Dagmar T1 Promoting independence for people with disabilities JF Journal of Exceptional People YR 2023 VO 12 IS 1 SP 17 OP 24 UL https://jep.actavia.cz/artkey/jep-202301-0002.php AB The following post aims to present partial results from the ongoing research, which is based on the initiative of the Abakus Foundation. The main objective of the project is to map good practice in the system of support for the independence of young adults with disabilities in the Czech Republic. Supporting the independence of people with disabilities is one of the important areas that contributes to improving the quality of life. This concerns both the disabled individual and the person caring for them. In this paper, we will offer a brief insight into the issue of independence and partial results of the research carried out.