Decision-Making Options Beyond Guardianship: What Families Need to Know скачать в хорошем качестве

Decision-Making Options Beyond Guardianship: What Families Need to Know

The Down Syndrome Association of Delaware has heard from many families that they were told guardianship is required when a loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability turns 18. In reality, guardianship is often unnecessary—nearly 95% of the time, there are effective, less restrictive alternatives. Join Hope Vella, BSW, MS, from Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI), along with Valerie Snow, Esquire. for an informative webinar that breaks down decision-making options such as Supported Decision-Making Agreements, Power of Attorney, and Advance Health Care Directives. The team will explain how these tools empower individuals with ID/DD to maintain their rights while receiving the support they need. This session will walk families through: How Supported Decision-Making works as an alternative to guardianship When Power of Attorney and Advance Health Care Directives may be appropriate How capacity is assessed using person-centered, accessible approaches The step-by-step process to complete documents at no cost through a referral from the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS) Families will leave with clear, accurate information and reassurance that support is available—without giving up independence unnecessarily.