Article describing law passed in Peru on September 4, 2018 recognizing that people with disabilities have full legal capacity and the concept of support and safeguards.
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This 87-year-old D.C. woman just made it easier for you to keep your independence (June 27, 2018)
News article describing case of first older adult in D.C. who had her guardianship terminated in favor of Supported Decision-Making. Includes interviews with the decision-maker and with her attorney, Morgan Whitlach, Legal Director at the Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities.
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28-year-old Jamie Beck makes Indiana history as 1st to regain decision-making rights (June 1, 2018)
News article describing first woman in Indiana to regain decision-making rights in favor of SDM.
See also article in Indiana Lawyer.
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Tips from the Arc Wisconsin: Supported Decision-Making (2018)
Short video describing SDM in Wisconsin, applicable to anyone interested in SDM.
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The Right to Make Choices: A Supported Decision-Making Toolkit for People with Disabilities and their Supporters (January 2018)
A toolkit and guide to supported decision-making for people with disabilities and their supporters.
SDM Videos on decisions, assistance, and communication (2018)
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.
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Alternatives to Guardianship and Guardianship (Mass.) (November 2017)
Provides an overview of guardianship alternatives in Massachusetts including Supported Decision-Making, health care proxies, and powers of attorney. Also provides overview of guardianship in Massachusetts, including information about the rights of individuals who are subject to guardianship.
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Cents and Sensibility: A Guide to Money Management (2017)
Comprehensive guide to money management for people with disabilities. Contains helpful worksheets and tools for thinking about making decisions about money. Some materials are specific to Pennsylvania.
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The Right to Make Choices: New Resource on Supported Decision-Making (February 2016)
This guide by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network explains Supported Decision-Making, guardianship, and laws about decision-making in an easy-read format.
Easy version read for families is available here.
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What’s Next? : A Self-Advocate’s Guided Tour through Transition for Parents and Other Supporters (2016)
A guide authored a self-advocate on transition planning for young people. Useful for families and supporters assisting with transition. Available in variety of formats.
