Guardianship is Not the Only Option: Supported Decision-Making for People with Disabilities and Their Families

Posted in: Get Involved, Know Your Rights, WebinarTagged in: SDM, Supported Decision MakingPosted on June 17, 2024July 12, 2024

On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, Disability Rights Center – NH and Attorney Kerri Tasker hosted a free one hour Zoom discussion about supported decision-making (SDM), guardianship, and other alternatives to guardianship and how these can inhibit or promote the voices of people with disabilities.

Topics covered included:

Guardianship and its impact on a person’s rights and liberties.
Less restrictive alternatives to guardianship
The process to modify or terminate a guardianship.
Common questions related to supported decision-making:
- What happens in an emergency?
- What if a facility or business refuses to follow a SDM agreement?
- How do I get started with SDM?
Additional information and resources

Event Recording & Materials

This event, including live captioning and ASL interpreting, was supported by the NH Council on Developmental Disabilities.

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Event Recording & Materials

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