Manual for people with disabilities and their supporters to help understand how to use SDM. Contains useful tools such as checklists for deciding what type of support is needed in various areas.
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Overview of SDM by Michael Kendrick (February 23, 2019)
Michael Kendrick, Director of CPR’s Supported Decision-Making Initiatives, provides an overview of SDM.
Supported Decision-Making (SDM) Bootcamp: Training Videos And Materials (February 19, 2019)
Video of workshop provided by the Arc of California on Supported Decision-Making. Covers topics including: special education, transition, Vocational Rehabilitation, Medicaid, life-planning, ABLE accounts, finances, SDM case law, implementing SDM. Materials are specific to California. Page also contains links to additional SDM resources. Funded by the WITH Foundation.
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ABA: Guardianship and Supported Decision-Making (January 15, 2019)
ABA Commission on Law and Aging resource page on supported decision-making.
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How to Make a Supported Decision-Making Agreement (2019)
This guide to thinking about supported decision-making provides worksheets and prompt questions to help you consider whether SDM will work for you.
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Your Vote Counts: A Self-Advocate’s Guide to Voting in the U.S. (2019)
Voting is important! Did you know that even if you have a guardianship you may still be able to vote? Whether you can vote while under a guardianship depends on the laws in your state and on what your guardianship paperwork says. If you are under a guardianship you may still have the right to vote. The Your Vote Counts guide from Autistic Self Advocacy Network explains the rules in every state about voting while under a guardianship.
You can also read more about your RIGHT to vote and HOW to vote on this page from Autistic Self Advocacy Network.
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The Right to Make Choices: International Laws and Decision-Making by People with Disabilities (2019)
Toolkit discussing supported decision-making and guardianship laws, both in the United States and internationally. Contains both easy read and families versions of toolkit.
Support My Decision – Maine (2019)
Disability Rights Maine’s dedicated SDM website containing overview of SDM, links to resources, and DRM’s user guide to SDM.
Supported Decision-Making New York (2019)
Website of the Supported Decision-Making New York pilot project. Contains resource library and information for a range of audiences.
Brainstorming Guide to Supported Decision-Making (2019)
This is a worksheet and tool for self advocates and supporters to brainstorm the type of support an individual may need in various areas of his or her life.
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