Episode 31 Resources: Supported Decision-Making
Supported Decision-Making Projects
- National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making
- Center for Public Representation/Nonotuck Resource Associates Supported Decision Making Pilot Project
- Autistic Self Advocacy Network Supported Decision-Making Toolkit
- Nidus Personal Planning Resource (British Columbia)
- Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities, Guardianship Alternatives: Supported Decision-Making
General Information about Supported Decision-Making
- FAQs about Supported Decision-Making
- Brainstorming Guide to Supported Decision-Making
- Guardianship laws in my state
- National Guardianship Association position statement on Supported Decision-Making
- When Do I Want Support
- Supported Decision-Making for Supporters (Pamphlet)
- Guide to Programs to Implement Supported Decision-Making
Video Library
- Supported Decision-Making: Protecting Rights, Ensuring Choices (Jonathan Martinis)
- Making Healthcare Choices: Perspectives of People with Disabilities
Tools for Implementing Supported Decision-Making
Sample Supported Decision-Making Agreements:
- ACLU Supported Decision-Making Agreement
- Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities Supported Decision-Making Agreement
- Autistic Self Advocacy Network Supported Decision-Making Agreement
- Nonotuck Resource Associates and Center for Public Representation Supported Decision-Making Agreement
- Authorizations to Share Medical and Educational Records (California-based)
Legal Information about Supported Decision-Making
Legal arguments opposing guardianship/conservatorship:
- Sample Arguments for Brief Opposing Conservatorship in California
- Amicus Brief opposing guardianship in Texas
Court cases endorsing Supported Decision-Making:
Supported Decision-Making Legislation:
- Texas Supported Decision-Making Statute
- Autistic Self Advocacy Network Model Legislation: Supported Decision-Making in Healthcare
- British Columbia Representation Agreement Act
Sample Expert Reports
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