Supported living is a lifestyle option for adult individuals with developmental disabilities who desire to live independently in a home of their choice—with support from agencies like us as well as family and friends. In supported living the individual has the right to determine the direction of their life and with whom and where they wish to live. We offer them options in support of the core philosophies of supported living—individual choice and independence. Supported living services offer the individual the opportunity to make their preferences, and dreams and wishes for the future be heard. With the proper amount of support and instruction, individuals can, and do, successfully live and prosper within our communities. An important aspect of supported living services is the individual’s circle of support—people who offer their voice and support to assist the individual to live independently. The circle-of-support is usually made up of people who know the individual the best and can include: