This topic tackles a common and harmful myth, that people with disabilities cannot live independently. Learners see that with the right support, whether assistive technology, accessible infrastructure or workplace accommodations, many people with disabilities work, study, raise families and pursue their goals just like anyone else. Independence is not about doing everything alone, it is about having control over one’s own life and choices. This myth often leads to lower expectations and reduced opportunities, and this topic is the first of several myth busting moments in the course.