Supported Decision Making

Handouts & Factsheets

Supported Decision Making: An Introduction

Supported Decision Making: An Introduction – Accessible Document

Supported Decision Making With Guardianship

Supported Decision Making With Guardianship – Accessible Document

Common Myths about Guardianship

Common Myths about Guardianship – Accessible Document

The Basics of Supported Decision Making

The Basics of Supported Decision Making – Accessible Document

100 Ways to Use Supported Decision Making

100 Ways to Use Supported Decision Making – Accessible Document

Getting Started with Supported Decision Making

Getting Started with Supported Decision Making – Accessible Document

Roadmap to Supported Decision Making

Working with Your Supported Decision Making Team

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Places to Learn More about SDM

The Arc of Northern Virginia Information Portal –  We’re always happy to answer your SDM questions.

National Resource Center for Supported Decision Making – Stories, videos, agreements, and research.

Center for Public Representation – SDM forms, stories, news, and laws.

disAbility Law Center of Virginia – Free Power of Attorney builder, help with advanced directives, and information on rights and choices.

“Supported Decision Making“ – A book by Jonathan Martinis and Peter Blanck with ideas on wording for Powers of Attorney, background on SDM in the courts, and data on self-determination and SDM increasing safety.

“Setting the Wheels in Motion” – An article by Suzanne Francisco for a description of how a mom of three kids with DD implemented SDM for all of them, including her worksheets on getting started.

Jenny Hatch Justice Project – Information on the beginnings of SDM in Virginia, and SDM data.

“When Do I Want Support” – SDM tool for a tool you can use to start creating your own SDM plan.

The Arc of the United States – SDM toolkit with a SDM agreement building tool and more SDM in action stories.

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