Supported Decision-Making Stories

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Like everyone else, older adults and people with disabilities have the Right to Make Choices when it comes to government programs like …

Jonathon Martinis testifying

When it comes to protecting the Right to Make Choices, everyone needs a little help. In most states, people who are facing …

Preliminary Results Reveled

People are telling us how they are supported and how it makes them feel, Supporters are telling us how less restrictive options …

Success - high fives

Author: Brad Dembs On April 6, 2015, Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service, Inc. (MPAS) was successful in terminating the guardianship of a …

Unfortunately, many parents seek guardianship over their children with disabilities because someone they trust recommends it.  Well-meaning but uninformed teachers, attorneys, doctors, …

Gabby Castro

Supported Decision Making is an emerging strategy to enable individuals to make their own choices. This is especially helpful in the health …

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Kate Daly shares her story

Kate Daly shares her story of transition to current high school students. “How education and experience has shaped who I am today.” …

Ryan King

When Ryan King turned 18, his parents were told they HAD to become his guardians.  Ryan certainly didn’t want a guardian and …

Ryan King

In a landmark Court victory, Ryan King won the right to direct his own life, with the support of his family, finally …

Suzie Heck holds her dream board with Lynn Hall and Moria Mulligan

Originally Story: 2017 Exceptional Family KY – www.lexingtonfamily.com Suzanne Heck wanted her rights back… and in the process the 22-year-old from Lexington …

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Original Story published on Building Community Blog – December 30, 2018 / By: LZUEGEL A ruddy beard is my best reminder…. Your teen, grandchild, …

Justin Clark

Original Source: CBC Radio · Posted: Nov 25, 2018 12:52 PM ET | Last Updated: November 25, 2018 Clark, who was born with cerebral …

Jason Harris

This article is a discussion on how supported decision-making (SDM) affects the author personally and professionally. He explains how Jason uses SDM …

Jenny Hatch Trial with Jonathan Martinis

Margaret “Jenny” Hatch is a high school graduate, lived in her own home, worked at a job she loves, and volunteered in …

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