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In this article from the Spring 2026 issue of Transition Magazine, Monica Gärtner shares how the Choices in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL) program transformed her daily life. Through hiring and managing her own caregivers, she gained greater independence, flexibility, and the freedom to pursue work, travel, and community involvement on her own terms.
Reflecting on more than three decades with the program, Gärtner illustrates how self-directed support can empower people with disabilities to build fuller, more independent lives.
Transition Magazine is the flagship publication of Disability Alliance BC, sharing cross-disability perspectives, resources, and stories from across British Columbia.
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