AUCD: Poster Symposium: Developmental Disability Through Diverse Lenses and Settings: Moving Supported Decision-Making into Policy & Practice: A Story from D.C. Schools

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QT Poster on Moving Supported Decision-Making into Policy & Practice: A Story from DC Schools [download] Supported Decision-Making Handout [download]

Presenter

Morgan Whitlatch, J.D., Legal Director
Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities

Other Presenter(s)

Ryan King, Self Advocate, Project ACTION!, Washington, DC, United States;

Description

Research has shown that students who have self-determination skills are more likely to successfully make the transition to adulthood. Yet, for students with disabilities, school personnel are the most common source of referrals for guardianship � a court process that removes the young adult�s legal right to make decisions. Come learn about Supported Decision-Making, a promising practice gaining momentum in the U.S., and its impact in D.C.

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