Fact sheet describing Massachusetts Supported Decision-Making legislation (H. 4349/S. 2490).
Visit resource: Fact Sheet on Mass. SDM Bill H. 4349/S. 2490
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He’s 42, autistic – and finally on his own (September 1, 2019)
News article describing first man in Maine, Joshua Strong, to have guardianship rescinded in favor of SDM.
See also press release from Disability Rights Maine regarding Mr. Strong.
Rhode Island: Supported Decision-Making Statute (July 8, 2019)
Rhode Island’s Supported Decision-Making Statute. RI H5909, January Session, A.D. 2019; R.I. Gen. Laws §66.13. (2019). Press release with more information about the bill.
Visit resource: Rhode Island: Supported Decision-Making Statute
Nevada: Supported Decision-Making Law (May 16, 2019)
Nevada’s supported decision-making law. NV A.B. 480 (2019) 80th Legislature.
Indiana: Supported Decision-Making Law (April 24, 2019)
Indiana’s supported decision-making law. Senate Enrolled Act No. 380 First Regular Session of the 121st General Assembly (2019).
North Dakota: Supported Decision-Making Law (March 20, 2019)
North Dakota’s supported decision-making law. ND 1378 (2019-2020) 66th Legislative Assembly.
Supported Decision-Making A User’s Guide for People with Disabilities and Their Supporters (2019)
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.
Alaska: Supported Decision-Making Law (December 2018)
Alaska’s supported decision-making statute. H.R. 336, 30th Leg., 2nd Sess. (Alaska 2018).
Frequently asked questions and additional information about the statute available here.
Education Decision-Making & Transfer of Rights (December 2018)
Information for Washington DC on Special Education and SDM. Contains link to model SDM agreement form.
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Wisconsin: Supported Decision-Making Agreement (August 30, 2018)
Wisconsin Department of Health SDM Agreement form.
Visit resource: Wisconsin: Supported Decision-Making Agreement
