Self-reliance of the disabled in correlation with the quality of their lives

This bachelor's thesis focuses on the independence of people with physical disabilities. The theoretical part describes models of disability, the characteristics and needs of people with physical disabilities, social services, the concept of quality of life, and the question of whether independence is a choice. The aim of the thesis is to determine how persons with physical disabilities perceive their independence and what role social services play in relation to their quality of life. The empirical part is based on qualitative research conducted in the form of structured interviews with persons with physical disabilities. Keywords self-reliance, Independent Living, quality of life, people with physical disabilities, personal assistance, social services