supported living
[səˈpɔːrtɪd ˈlɪvɪŋ]
noun
moradia apoiada
1. A social care model where individuals with disabilities or support needs live in their own homes or community settings while receiving tailored assistance and support services
The supported living program allows people with intellectual disabilities to maintain independence while receiving necessary care.
O programa de moradia apoiada permite que pessoas com deficiência intelectual mantenham sua independência enquanto recebem assistência necessária.
2. A housing arrangement combining private accommodation with flexible, person-centered support services arranged by the resident
Through supported living, she can live in her own apartment with support workers visiting several times a week.
Através da moradia apoiada, ela pode viver em seu próprio apartamento com assistentes visitando várias vezes por semana.
Supported living is a relatively modern social care concept that reflects a shift from institutional to community-based care models. In Brazil, this term is increasingly used in disability rights and social welfare contexts, though institutional models remain more prevalent. In the US and UK, it represents a key policy approach for people with disabilities seeking autonomy. The concept emphasizes consumer choice and self-determination while maintaining necessary support systems.
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