“I learned that I have a voice in my future” Summary, Findings, and Recommendations of The Virginia Supported Decision-Making Full Report The …

“When Do I Want Support” Tool from ACLU When Do I Want Support? Is a tool created by ACLU to guide users …

Webinar Materials Supported Decision-Making and Financial Decisions Presentation Handout (PDF) Supported Decision-Making and Financial Decisions unedited Transcript (PDF) Supported Decision-Making and Financial …

Date: Monday, August 8, 2016 Webinar Materials Supported Decision-Making Community Based Supports Presentation Handout (PDF) PRACTICAL Tool (PDF 6 pgs) PRACTICAL Tool …

Webinar Materials Presentation Handout (PDF) – Laura Butler – Kentucky Presentation Handout (PDF) – Morgan Whitlach – DC Supported Decision-Making and Education …

If you’re a caregiver, part of your job may be to keep track of your loved one’s legal affairs. And you probably …

This paper explores how individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities should be expected to make decisions within a liberal-democratic society, in which …

Person-centered planning encompasses the idea that the individual is at the heart of all decisions about services, supports, and care. This report …

Author:  Peter Blanck, Ph.D., J.D., University Professor, Syracuse University –  Chairman, Burton Blatt Institute I am honored to present the first guest …

This paper discusses ways people with disabilities may take more control over their finances and lives by opening and managing an ABLE …

Partnership to Ensure Reform of Supports in Other Nations (PERSON) Project States the objectives of the PERSON projecting, including enhancing the participation …

Article describes a study that seeks to provide a model of academic identity for college students with learning disabilities. The study floats …

This paper provides a general overview of the situation of people with intellectual disabilities in Central and Eastern Europe, with a particular …

Adult Guardianship in Georgia Discusses reform in in guardianship law, which includes applying a least restrictive alternative standard, requiring “proof that guardianship …

Adult Outcomes for Students with Cognitive Disabilities Three-Years After High School: The Impact of Self-Determination (PDF) “Reports a follow-up study of school …

Adult ward should have right to vote: court Tokyo District Court ruled unconstitutional the provision in the Public Offices Election Law that …

By thinking ahead and communicating treatment preferences early on, your loved one can prevent arguments and spare those close to him the …

Since 2017, Alabama WINGS has worked to improve guardianship and conservatorship practices in Alabama. The mission of Alabama WINGS is to deliver …

Alternatives to Guardianship A parallel can be drawn between guardianship and intestacy (distribution of property after death without a will): both result …

Alternatives to Guardianship and Conservatorship for Adults in Iowa Author(s): The Substitute Decision Makers Task Force for the Iowa Department of Elder …

ADAP works to ensure that a person’s right to self-determination is not restricted or harmed by guardianships and conservatorships. We represent individuals …

Lotsa Helping Hands powers online caring Communities that help restore health and balance to caregivers’ lives. Our service brings together caregivers and …

Asperger’s Disorder, High-Functioning Autism, & Guardianship in Ohio (PDF) Promotes the use of limited guardianships in both scope & duration as well …

Assessing the Capacity to Make Everyday Decisions: A Guide for Clinicians and an Agenda for Future Research Assessing the capacity of patients …

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013 (PDF) This law is an attempt to reform the law with respect to those that may need …