… Supported Decision Making Program Supported decision making (SDM) is one alternative to … With SDM, individuals retain their right to make decisions for themselves, with the support of trusted … people may need support making financial or health care decisions, whereas others may need help deciding on housing …
… adults and people with disabilities. Being able to make decisions about one’s own life is a fundamental right and … less restrictive alternatives are available. We all need support making decisions at times throughout our lives. … There are many options for creating an ongoing system of support that preserves maximum autonomy for individuals of …
… person has the right to make choices and to control the decisions in their lives. This right to self-determination … belong at the center of the system of services and supports that enable them to live the lives they want to … should be defined by the individual receiving services and supports. At the same time, ACL recognizes that some people …
… should have the right to make choices and to control the decisions in and about their lives. This right to … rights of people with disabilities and older adults alike. Supporting People in the Community Many older adults and … decisions and planning. Still, others require a blend of supports. Each person is unique, and the help they may need …
… and families and caregivers; funds services and supports provided primarily by states and networks of … and wellness, protecting rights and preventing abuse, supporting consumer control, strengthening the networks of … every person has the right to make choices and control the decisions in their lives. This right to self-determination …
… is a process for selecting and organizing the services and supports that an older adult or person with a disability may … a process that is directed by the person who receives the support. PCP helps the person construct and articulate a … who may or may not be authorized to make personal or health decisions for the person. The person-centered planning …
… trying to learn about and access long-term services and supports. ADRCs raise visibility about the full range of … counseling and assistance; empower people to make informed decisions about their long-term services and supports; and help people access public and private …
… financial security. NCLER is a streamlined point of entry supporting the leadership, knowledge, and systems capacity … with social or economic needs. NCLER provides resource support to a broad range of legal, elder rights, and aging … live in their homes and communities, make their own decisions, and maintain their financial security. In FY 2016 …
… with disabilities and older adults drive the services and supports that enable them to live the lives they want in the … speak up, make their own choices, and have control over the supports and services they may need to live the lives they … in the community. A range of promising models, including supported decision making and other formal and informal …
… to identify needs, guide policy, and inform stakeholders' decisions. Each project is led by one of ACL's 68 … with I/DD and the home and community-based services that support them in living, working, and fully participating in … with I/DD and the home and community-based services that support them in living, working, and fully participating in …
