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January 16, 2023
Create a Supported Decision-Making Agreement so you can make your own decisions and stay in charge of your life.
January 16, 2023
August 16, 2018
The purpose of supported decision-making is to support and accommodate an individual with a disability to make important life decisions – like where to live and work – without impeding the self-determination of the individual with a disability. To enter into a Supported Decision-Making Agreement, an individual with a disability and their supporter can get started by completing a form like the sample included here.
August 16, 2018
This user-friendly guide includes information and resources to help you understand supported decision-making and complete a supported decision-making agreement. With the guide, you can learn about concepts like self-determination and alternatives to guardianship, follow a step-by-step process to fill out a supported decision-making agreement, and check-out sample forms.
February 12, 2020
This handout provides answers to many of the frequently asked questions you might have about Supported Decision-Making. It covers who is involved in a Supported Decision-Making Agreement, how a person’s rights are affected, and how it differs from other options, like a Power of Attorney and guardianship.
August 21, 2018
Dawn is 39-years-old and has an intellectual disability. She lives independently. She and her mom, Belinda, have a supported decision-making agreement.
August 16, 2018
A range of people may be involved in supporting a person with a disability to make his or her own decisions and develop his or her knowledge, skills and confidence to make decisions. This toolkit is designed to help everyone involved in the supported decision-making process – individuals with disabilities who want support to make their own decisions, supporters, family members, as well as legal and educational professionals and service providers.
August 16, 2018
When an individual with a disability enters into a Supported Decision-Making Agreement, the individual may authorize the release of confidential information to their supporter. This may be done so the supporter can help the individual understand their confidential information and/or help the individual communicate their decisions. Information could be related to health, education, employment, finances, and more.
March 9, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 9, 2016 MEDIA CONTACT: Edie Surtees Communications Director 512.407.2739 esurtees@DRTx.org AUSTIN – Texas is leading the way with a new groundbreaking state law that safeguards the …
July 13, 2020
Are you a current college student or recent high school grad with a disability who will be attending college this fall? Join us on July 18, 2020, for your chance …