A comprehensive TOOL to guide you through the different decision-making options for you and your loved one with IDD:
1. What are all the options available to us?
Read through the legal decision-making options in Colorado: thinkchange.info/7DMTOOL
2. How can I figure out which option(s) match our support needs without being too restrictive?
Use this interactive quiz to find out what options make sense, specific to you and your loved one: thinkchange.info/DMQuizTOOL
3. I have learned about my options and would like to start with the least-restrictive option, A Supported Decision Making Agreement.
Use this guide to get started: thinkchange.info/SDMGuideTOOL
Also available in Spanish: thinkchange.info/SDMFormaTOOL-ES
*If you decided that you need another or additional roles, use the resources linked in the Step 2’s form.
4. I would like to begin an SDM Agreement.
Fill out this template and follow the instructions: thinkchange.info/SDMTemplateTOOL
Also available in Spanish: thinkchange.info/SDMPlantilla-ES
5. I still need help understanding my options!
Attend our Guardianship Event in 2027, take the online training to understand more, or request advocacy support from my local Arc chapter (CO only).
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