Morgan Whitlatch, CPR’s Director of Supported Decision-Making (SDM) Initiatives, contributed to a Bloomberg Law investigation, “In the Name of Protection,” critically examining guardianship systems in the United States. This investigation resulted in series of articles, published beginning in March 2023.
In April 2023, Morgan was a guest on NPR 1 A WAMU 88.5 radio program, “Local Spotlight: The dangers of guardianship programs,” which highlighted recent investigations in Florida, as well as the challenges people face in trying to end overbroad or overly restrictive guardianships.
In August 2023, Morgan contributed to a Washington Post article showcasing the troubling story of former professional football player Michael Oher’s conservatorship in Tennessee.
In August 2023, Morgan was interviewed for an NPR radio program based in Arizona, who recently passed legislation recognizing Supported Decision-Making (SDM) agreements. That interview was incorporated into a news article, published on September 11, 2023, that highlights the story of a 22-year-old woman who uses AAC and wants to end her guardianship in favor of SDM.
