We work to end the overuse and abuse of substituted decision-making, including guardianship.
Guardianship is Not the Only Option: Supported Decision-Making for Service Providers
Guardianship is Not the Only Option:
Supported Decision-Making for People with Disabilities and Their Families
Event Recording & Materials
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What is Supported Decision-Making?
Unlike guardianship…the use of SDM maintains the person’s autonomy by providing supports so that the person can make their own decisions.
Choosing the Best Path to Decision Making
If parents are considering guardianship when their child turns 18, they may also want to consider other less restrictive alternatives.