I want to be independent so badly

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I don't necessarily need to live outside my parent's house, but I feel like I don't have a good amount of freedom from them.

I have mandated state intervention and services where I need somebody to take me out into the community one-on-one. I don't feel free here either. How could I convince my parents to get rid of the community integrating intervention without sounding insane? What would it take? They believed I needed it because i was doing nothing around the house all day. But I really feel that I won't fulfill my future if I can't get rid of service hours. I cannot negotiate or advocate for myself. If I could, my parents would have easily agreed to me, and I wouldn't have to waste time figuring out how to convince them.

I have very little freedom from parents and services at my age. How can I quickly show that I want to be independent. I don't think anyone trusts me.

Well, possibly you could start going places on your own, so your parents can see you will leave the house without the prompting of a support person. If they ask you about it, say you are trying to be more independent.

^ That would be my idea as well, to pick up a couple activities and manage them on your own. Whether it's exercise, cleaning, cooking, or just going out to do something. If you do a few things on your own your parents and support would probably be happy to give you more room. The more who can do it on their own the more they can focus on those who still need the help.