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My Voice Counts: Supported Decision Making, An Alternative to Guardianship
This guide will give you ideas in 5 different areas of Supported Decision Making: Understanding Supported Decision Making as an Alternative to Guardianship How to Organize Your Ideas About What You Would Like to Do and What You Might Need How to Choose the Right People to Be a Part of Your Support Team How…
Read MoreMaking It Happen!
The following stories are real examples of Self-Determination in New York State. Nineteen people with disabilities tell how went from getting services from an agency to being in charge of their own services. They developed supports based on their needs and dreams. These people are changing the way people get services. They tell you how…
Read MoreHow to Make a Supported Decision-Making Agreement
Supported Decision-Making is a way to get help making choices. Supported Decision-Making means that you make your own choices. You can choose family, friends, or staff who you want to help you make your choices. The people who will help you understand and make your choices are called “supporters”. Supporters are there to help you.…
Read MoreThinking Ahead: My Life, My Choice, My Life at the End
This Thinking Ahead workbook provides a way to advocate for what you want in life support treatment and other end-of life choices. Complete these pages and you will be prepared. You will have a plan to share with important people in your life. The Thinking Ahead workbook and DVD project was led by California advocates…
Read MoreChit Chat Thursday With Taylor: New Year’s Resolutions
Chit Chat Thursdays with Taylor uses video to highlight self-advocacy efforts in Mississippi and around the nation. In this video Taylor talks about his New Year’s resolution of continuing to teach self advocacy in the state of Mississippi. He also interviews self advocates about what are their goals for their new year. Two Part Series…
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