A community living experience: Views of people with intellectual disability with extensive support needs, families, and professionals.

Transitioning into the community has shown a clear positive change in emotional well-being, opportunities to participate in activities or exercise control over one's life. Nevertheless, certain restrictions were still present in people's lives, which significantly limit their right to independent living. While many of these restrictions may disappear, professional practices typical of a medical model can be recreated in services located in the community.