Supported Decision Making
What is supported decision making?
Supported Decision Making (SDM) is an alternative to conservatorship or guardianship that offers individuals with disabilities more independence. People can use SDM to make their own decisions instead of having someone else make decisions for them. When you use SDM, you can have more control over your life – more self-determination. When people with disabilities have more self-determination, they can have better lives. They are more likely to work, live independently, and be safer. An SDM plan says when you want help, how you want to be helped, and who will help you. The people in your life who support you make an agreement to follow your plan.
DRCT has a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL clinic where attorneys and advocates can help you learn more about Supported Decision Making. DRCT clinic staff may be able to help you create your own SDM agreement free of charge. Click the button below to learn more and request an appointment.
SDM can be helpful in seeking Competitive Integrated Employment. DRCT created a series of webinars and resource lists for individuals, families, and professionals. The webinars include personal stories from individuals and family members about their experience with SDM and employment.
Using Supported Decision Making to Advance Employment Outcomes
for People with Disabilities in Connecticut Webinar Series
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Supported Decision Making Booklet Series
This is a Booklet Series produced by Jonathan Martinis, Esq. and the Supported Decision Making Coalition of Connecticut. Booklets are being added as they are being completed. The series includes topics such as Special Education Programs, Transition services, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Aging. You can find all of the booklets on the CT State Independent Living Council’s website at: www.ctsilc.org/sdm_articles-and-booklets
The Supported Decision Making Coalition of Connecticut is a collaboration between state agencies and nonprofit organizations, education agencies, youth and adults with disabilities, family members, and advocates.
The Connecticut State Independent Living Council works with our state’s five (5) Centers for Independent Living to promote and improve the full participation of people with disabilities in their communities. You can learn more about SDM on their website www.ctsilc.org/supported-decision-making/
National Resource Center for Supported Decision Making: Everyone has the Right to Make Choices. Supported Decision Making is a way people can make their own decisions and stay in charge of their lives, while receiving any help they need to do so. Telephone: (203) 448-1448 Email: JHJP@dcqualitytrust.org Website: http://supporteddecisionmaking.org/
SDM Training and Technical Assistance Center: Supported Decision Making (SDM) is gaining momentum in Massachusetts and nationwide. Center for Public Representation has developed toolkits, a resource library, and sample Supported Decision Making Agreement form. Telephone: (413) 586-6024 Email: SDM@cpr-ma.org Website: https://supporteddecisions.org/
