Download this free guardianship resource booklet
Disability Rights Arkansas has published a 48-page Guardianship Resources booklet, now available for free download. The resources contained within this booklet include: Psychiatric advance directive forms and user guide; Accounting forms, along with a sample guide; Voting documents instructions; Draft Form Motion; Guardian Affadavit; Doctor Affadavit; and Proposed Order. These documents are free to download, […]
Guardianship and decision-making focus of this week’s Speak Up Arkansas, blog
All people have a right to self-determination – that is, the right to live their lives the way they choose. Sometimes, however, a person with disabilities might need some support in making important decisions about money, health care, housing, property, public benefits, and other important issues. T Tonight at 5:00 PM on Speak Up Arkansas, […]
A Guide to Arkansas Guardianship Law, from the National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making
Did you know that guardianship laws vary from state to state? Are you familiar with Arkansas’ guardianship laws? The National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making provides a one sheet document for each state that provides information about right to counsel, the advocacy role of counsel, and links to the guardianship statutes. You can view the […]
Supported Decision-Making Teams: Setting the Wheels in Motion
From Suzanne M. Francisco, an education and disability rights advocate, and Jonathan G. Martinis, Esq. comes a primer on supported decision-making. From explaining what supported decision-making is, to how to use it, to who should be involved, this is a rather comprehensive guide to supported decision-making. There is even a sample document that you can […]
National Gateway to Self-Determination Offers Resources to People with Disabilities and Their Families
Self-Determination. It’s a big ideal for everyone, whether they have a disability or not. Who doesn’t want to have the right to make decisions about their own lives? This can sometimes be a scary idea, though, for parents of children with disabilities, especially if the child requires some type of support to live on their […]