… 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 …
… reshape the systems that provide long-term services and supports to include more home-and-community-based services. … Living for Older Adults Who Need Long-term Services and Supports (PDF, 299KB) : Issue Brief from the Center for …
… disabilities (ID/DD) away from guardianship to supported decision making (SDM), which allows individuals with disabilities to make decisions for themselves and choose the level of support they need from people and organizations they trust. …
… Principles for Person-directed Services and Supports during Serious Illness Fri, 09/01/2017 - 12:00 At … has the right to make choices and to control their own decisions. This right is independent of age or disability or … developed Principles for Person-directed Services and Supports during Serious Illness . ACL will be using these …
… 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 …
… fully in their communities. By funding services and supports provided by networks of community-based … Court’s decision in Olmstead v. L.C. – a decision we fully support. We are firmly committed to supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in …
… Support the Development of the Physical Activity Guidelines … to conduct a literature review and summarize findings to support the development of the report; and Written comments on how this report can best support decision makers, health professionals, educators, …
… human rights — the right to privacy, the right to make decisions about their care, the right to be treated with … that all residents are informed about their rights and supported in asserting their choices; these rights include: … over 18,000 interactions to provide information and support to resident and family councils, which can help give …
… 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 …
… the impact of the Olmstead decision, the “settings rule,” supported decision making, etc. Inclusion and integration; … efforts to prevent it Research and development to improve support for people with disabilities and older adults …
