An adult with an intellectual/developmental disability (IDD) and their caregivers have many options for legal relationships. These options can provide different types and levels of decision-making support, including support with medical, financial, and everyday decisions, with some seriously limiting a person’s rights and autonomy. It’s important to make sure that you choose carefully!
From Supported Decision-Making to Guardianship, this educational package is here to help. Ensure your loved one has the appropriate level of support they need while having the chance to learn, grow, and control their life in the way we all deserve.
TALKS/MICROLEARNING – Guardianship & Supportive Decision-Making Options
15-Minute Videos (x3)
Understand your decision-making options by hearing directly from the people who have lived experience with them! This video series features practical tips to help people with IDD understand guardianship and other legal roles as well as interviews with individuals and their caregivers!
TRAININGS – Guardianship Is Not the Only Option
45-Minute THINK+change Academy Course
Guardianship can have a massive impact on a person with a disability. This training will help you understand that impact and the wide variety of options your family has to make sure your loved one is supported.
TOOLS – Decision-Making Guides
PDF/Online Guides
A comprehensive TOOL to guide you through the different decision-making options for you and your loved one with IDD: A guide to legal decision-making options in Colorado, an interactive quiz to find out what options make sense, a guide to get started with Supported Decision-Making (SDM), and a template for an SDM Agreement.
Available in Spanish and English – All videos are in English and offer English Closed Captioning and Spanish subtitles. All TOOLS are in English and Spanish.
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