News Source: Autonomy, Decision-Making Supports, and Guardianship Joint Position Statement of AAIDD and The Arc. All individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities …
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Beyond Guardianship: Supported Decision- Making by Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Briefing paper for Roundtable discussion at the 2011 Guardianship Summit. Details the …
Texas amicus brief.pdf Publication Date: January 2015
Building a Bridge: A Resource Manual for High School Students (PDF) As stated in the title, a handbook detailing tips and strategies …
Career-Related Outcomes of a Model Transition Demonstration for Young Adults With Emotional Disturbance (PDF) “Presents a study about Rehabilitation, Empowerment, Natural Supports, …
Case of Lashin v. Russia – European Court of Human Rights Court recalls that deprivation of legal capacity may amount to an …
Source: Age Of Majority Resources
First Page: Centers for Independent Living and Transition-Age Youth: Empowerment and self-determination “Discusses the potential role of [Centers for Independent Living] in …
Author(s): Kristin Booth Glen Publication Date: 2012 Publisher: Columbia Human Rights Law Review Source: LexisNexis® Litigation Essentials Abstract: The article discusses …
Changing Systems for Transition: Students, Families, and Professionals Working Together (PDF) Per the abstract: “Presents an overview of [California’s integration program, instituted in 1997] …
Chapter Six: From provisions to practice: Implementing the Convention – Legal capacity and Supported Decision-Making Official document detailing the reasons and policies …
Council on Quality and Leadership.pdf An article that addresses the proper conduct when addressing consent from people with intellectual disabilities in supporting …
Croatia’s EU Election The Croatian Parliament adopted a law that specifically allowed people under guardianship to vote. Author(s): Oliver Lewis Publication Date: …
Current Research in Post-School Transition Planning A brief summary of Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)-Supported Research “in several key areas: independence, …
D.C. Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care with Special Provisions for Supported Decision-Making
D.C. Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care with Special Provisions for Supported Decision-Making INFORMATION ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT This is an important …
Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 More information and Registration: National Aging and Law Conference Information and Registration Webinar Materials: Supported Decision- Making …
Quote from a participant in the presentation: I cannot thank the Developmental Disability Council enough. My world is very challenging and bringing …
On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution hosted disability rights experts at a hearing tomorrow on …
District of Columbia Schools Supported Decision-Making Agreement
District of Columbia Schools Supported Decision-Making Questions and Answers
Equal Rights for All! Access to Rights and Justice for People with Intellectual Disabilities.pdf This document outlines some principles that cover the …
Essential Characteristics of Self Determined Behavior of Individuals With Mental Retardation (PDF) Argues that “self-determination refers to acting as the primary causal …
Author(s): Khemka, Ishita, Linda Hickson and Gillian Reynolds Publication Date: May 2005 Publisher: American Journal on Mental Retardation Source: National Center for …
We believe that everyone has the Right to Make Choices. Supported Decision-Making is a way people can make their own decisions and …
Examples of Person Centered Planning Toolkit
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