… 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 …
… Preserving the Right to Self-determination: Supported Decision-Making Wed, 01/28/2015 - 12:00 For many … the authority to make all financial, legal, and personal decisions on behalf of another person. Essentially, the … in exploring alternatives to guardianship. We believe supported decision-making poses the most promising and …
… New Funding Opportunity: Supported Decision Making Across the Lifespan Planning Grant … the Administration on Aging at ACL has been announced. Supported Decision Making Across the Lifespan Planning Grant … Decision Making (SDM) as a specific way of supporting decisions, and would require looking across other mechanisms …
… the purpose of the Administration for Community Living to support and expand opportunities for people with … a sea change in the way our country approaches providing supports to people with disabilities. Watch: Bringing … in all aspects of community life. We know what it takes to support people well in their communities, and we are finally …
… policy, technical assistance, and outreach efforts to support community living. HHS Marks 24th Anniversary of the … dignity. This Initiative is at the core of OCR’s work and supports the Biden-Harris Administration’s pledge to break … but to exercise it, people must have the services and supports they need,” said Alison Barkoff, Acting …
… communities. This decision affirmed that the services and supports that people still use today, including home and …
… 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 …
… Coalitions to Develop Action Plans to Advance Decisional Support for All Adults Thu, 10/03/2019 - 12:00 ACL has awarded three new grants totaling $225,000 to support a year of planning for future state-based … to make progress in strategies and facilitate decisional supports for all adults. These planning grants will support …
… the country like “Adam” who are fighting to make their own decisions about how they live their lives – decisions about … you that protection is not what they need. What’s needed is support in making their own decisions. Guardianship is a … payments on behalf of the recipient, can also provide support in keeping track of finances. If a person’s needs …
… of Medicare and Medicaid (ITEM) Coalition and other supporting organizations. Their request was supported by public input from numerous individuals and …
