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The Story of the First Two Nations to Pass Landmark Disability Rights Law (December 2, 2019)

by Open Society Foundations

Information on event held by Open Society Foundations bringing together disability rights leaders who championed passage of laws eliminating guardianship and fully recognizing the right to legal capacity of persons with disabilities in Peru in 2018 and Colombia in 2019.

Visit resource: The Story of the First Two Nations to Pass Landmark Disability Rights Law

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    • Trying out SDM while under a guardianship
    • SDM and Health Care Decisions
    • SDM and Financial Decisions
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    • Direct Care Staff and SDM
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    • Massachusetts SDM Legislation
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    • 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
    • CPR Presents with Partners on SDM at National Conference
    • CPR Presents on Ensuring Effective Communication at National Conference for Judges and Court Officers
    • All news
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    • Cory’s Story
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    • Jimmy C.’s Story
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    • Initial SDM Pilot: CPR and Nonotuck
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    • Georgia SDM Pilot
  • Our Work on SDM
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    • Contact CPR
  • Youth
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