This study examines the relationship between adaptive behavior and community independence of individuals with disabilities. This study also examined if there was a significant difference between the global adaptive behavior of individuals with disabilities who worked and live in the most independent community settings as compared individuals with disabilities who worked and live in the most restrictive community settings. The independent variables were the level of employment status (i.e. competitive employment, supported employment, sheltered workshop or non-paid setting) and level of community living status (i.e. independent living, supported living, group home residents, or institution). The dependent variables include adaptive behavior composites and domain scores as measured by Adaptive Behavior Assessment System-II. A correlational research design was used to assess the relationship between adaptive behavior and community independence. Independent t-tests were used to examine if a significant difference between the global adaptive behavior of individuals with disabilities who worked and live in the most independent community settings as compared individuals with disabilities who worked and live in the most restrictive community settings. Convenience sampling was used to select the 272 participants, where each participant attended an adult day training program in Southwest Florida designed for individuals with disabilities. Pearson r and independent t-tests were used to analysis the data. The results indicated there were a significant correlation between high adaptive behavior composites and domains and level of community independence for individuals with disabilities. Participants requiring the highest degree of support services exhibited the lowest adaptive behavior composite and domain scores. These results suggest that there appears to be a relationship between adaptive behavior and community autonomy for individuals with disabilities.