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Having a choice is essential. The situations of these two people show that what is important is to find the help that best corresponds to what the person expects in his or her specific environment. Relational and technical skills are the primary criteria of choice. These testimonies confirm the research presented in a previous issue of Vie Sociale, “Living at Home with Human Assistance Support.” Alicia Jovin and Frederik Lequilbec aim to lead a self-determined life. They want to do it and explain to us how they have given themselves the means to do so. For them, competition is associated with their search for a personalized quality service. They question what is made available to meet a person’s needs and aspirations. What services or means are at their disposal?