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The ethics of care questions conventional notions of independence and autonomy by emphasizing how interconnected and interdependent human existence is. This idea is particularly relevant to disability studies since traditional society attitudes usually see dependent negatively. This essay examines how, particularly in the context of disability, the ethics of care reframes reliance as a necessary and fulfilling part of human existence. It makes the case that redefining dependency as a reciprocal and dynamic relationship promotes respect and inclusivity for people with disabilities. The study emphasizes the shortcomings of autonomy-centered models, which frequently marginalize people in need of ongoing care, by drawing on theoretical understandings and real-world instances. It promotes a paradigm change that acknowledges both providing and receiving care as co-constitutive processes that uphold the autonomy and dignity of all parties. Particular focus is placed on the ways in which care ethics might influence healthcare, education, and social inclusion policies and practices for people with disabilities. The report emphasizes the need to eliminate the stigmas associated with reliance by addressing the ethical, cultural, and systemic obstacles to accepting care as a shared obligation. Employing a qualitative approach to gather data through in-person interviews, observations, journals, and books, it offers doable solutions for creating settings where care is viewed as an essential part of human flourishing rather than a burden. In the end, this book imagines a society, in which interdependence is embraced as a fundamental component of moral behavior, transforming ideas about care and disability into chances for empathy and group development.