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Supported Decision-Making Introduction, Michael Kendrick (May 2019)

by Center for Public Representation

Video from Michael Kendrick of CPR providing overview on supported decision-making.

Visit resource: Supported Decision-Making Introduction, Michael Kendrick

Tagged: families, SDM 101, self advocates

Video

Supported Decision Making and Health Care (April 30, 2019)

by National Disability Rights Network

Website developed by the National Disability Rights Network with video describing using SDM in health care settings, including words from Michael Kendrick of CPR. Website contains helpful FAQs on SDM in health care settings.

 

Visit resource: Supported Decision Making and Health Care

Tagged: families, health care, self advocates, service providers

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Emerging Policy and Practice Issues in Supported Decision Making – video with Michael Kendrick (January 25, 2018)

by Community Living Society

Video with Michael Kendrick of CPR discussing SDM policy, best practices, and history of the movement toward the use of SDM.

Visit resource: Emerging Policy and Practice Issues in Supported Decision Making – video with Michael Kendrick

Tagged: SDM 101

Video

What is supported decision making – video with Michael Kendrick (January 25, 2018)

by Community Living Society

Discussion of what is SDM by Michael Kendrick of CPR.

Visit resource: What is supported decision making – video with Michael Kendrick

Tagged: SDM 101

Document

Emerging International Trends and Practices in Guardianship Law for People with Disabilities (July 2016)

by Robert Dinnerstien et al.

Law review article providing overview of use of SDM internationally.

Visit resource: Emerging International Trends and Practices in Guardianship Law for People with Disabilities

Tagged: guardianship, international, lawyers

Law/Legal

British Columbia: Representation Agreement Act (1996)

British Columbia 1996 Representation Agreement Act. First law in Canada establishing SDM.

Representation Agreement Act, R.S.B.C., 1996, c 405 (Can.).

Visit resource: British Columbia: Representation Agreement Act

Tagged: international, law, lawyers

Document

A Practical Guide to Psychiatric Advance Directives (2019)

by Center for Mental Health Services. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

A nationally targeted guide to using advanced directives for psychiatric care.

Visit resource: A Practical Guide to Psychiatric Advance Directives

Tagged: mental health, peers

Document

How to Change, Remove, or Report a Representative Payee

by Disability Rights Washington

Information about how to remove a Social Security Administration appointed representative payee if you no longer need one, including tips and advice for presenting information to SSA about why you no longer need a representative payee.

Visit resource: How to Change, Remove, or Report a Representative Payee

Tagged: financial, rep payee

Video

SDM Videos on decisions, assistance, and communication (2018)

by Western Australia’s Individualised Services

Links to videos where people in Australia explain how SDM has worked for them; how to provide individualized, meaningful support; and addressing an individual’s communication needs.

Visit resource: SDM Videos on decisions, assistance, and communication

Tagged: communication, families, self advocates

Video

Tips from the Arc Wisconsin: Supported Decision-Making (2018)

by The Arc Wisconsin

Short video describing SDM in Wisconsin, applicable to anyone interested in SDM.

Visit resource: Tips from the Arc Wisconsin: Supported Decision-Making

Tagged: families, SDM 101, self advocates, Wisconsin

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  • About
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • SDM as an International Movement
  • Getting Started
    • SDM Agreement form
    • Trying out SDM while under a guardianship
    • SDM and Health Care Decisions
    • SDM and Financial Decisions
    • SDM and Education
    • Direct Care Staff and SDM
  • Resources
    • Massachusetts SDM Legislation
    • U.S. Supported Decision-Making Laws
    • Organizations advocating for SDM
    • SDM – Promoting Universal Access
  • News
    • Broad Coalition Testifies in Support of Massachusetts SDM Legislation
    • Free Events – Webinar Series on SDM and Employment for People with Disabilities in Connecticut!
    • CPR Serves as Subject Matter Expert in State and National Rule Reform Initiatives Involving Supported Decision-Making
    • CPR Submits an Amici Brief Highlighting SDM as a Form of Voting Assistance
    • Calling Massachusetts Residents! – FREE Trainings on Supported Decision-Making and Other Alternatives to Guardianship
    • All news
  • Stories
    • Cory’s Story
    • Amanda’s Story
    • Jimmy’s Story
    • Christian’s Story
    • Craig’s Story
    • Johnathan’s Story
    • Kathy’s Story
    • Meaghan’s Story
    • Jimmy C.’s Story
  • Pilots
    • Initial SDM Pilot: CPR and Nonotuck
    • Massachusetts SDM Pilot
    • Georgia SDM Pilot
  • Our Work on SDM
    • Staff
    • Events
    • Contact CPR
  • Youth
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