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Summary, Findings, and Recommendations of The Virginia Supported Decision-Making Pilot Project (2021)

by The Arc of Northern Virginia

Report from The Arc of Northern Virginia and the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University about the success of the Virginia Supported Decision-Making Pilot Project.  Includes reporting on the ten individuals who participated in the pilot and used Supported Decision-Making with positive outcomes. Four pilot participants use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

Pilot was funded by the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities.

Visit resource: Summary, Findings, and Recommendations of The Virginia Supported Decision-Making Pilot Project

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Supported Decision-Making Handbook for Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities in California (November 2020)

by Disability Voices United

Handbook from Disability Voices United for parents and supporters of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Contains advice about how Supported Decision-Making can work with people who use augmentative and alternative communication.

Handbook is specific to California, but contains excellent information helpful to families in all states.

Visit resource: Supported Decision-Making Handbook for Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities in California

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