Supported Decision Making
People with disabilities should be assumed competent and able to live independently, make decisions, and choose the support they need. The Supported Decision Making website offers resources for families, providers, and attorneys looking to learn more.
Supported decision making is an alternative to guardianship. It is a person-centered approach that provides people with disabilities the necessary assistance, tools, and information to make their own choices and decisions while respecting their autonomy.
With supported decision making, people with disabilities can make choices about their lives with support from the people they choose. This may include friends, family members and professionals who help them understand their situations and choices so they may make their own decisions without a guardian.
