Learn More About Self-Determination through the Jenny Hatch Justice Project
Do you know Jenny Hatch’s story? She is a young woman with Down Syndrome for whom a petition was filed seeking to place her in a full guardianship. She fought the guardianship petition and won. Jenny’s potential guardians wanted her to continue living in a group home where she was very unhappy. After prevailing in […]
Supported Decision-Making: Everyone Has the Right to Make Choices
Do you know about supported decision-making? Technically, it is the process of supporting an adult with a disability to make life decisions. The general concept, though? We all use it. Think about when you ask someone in your life (family member, friend, physician) their opinion about what you should do; you are really engaging in […]
Introduction to Guardianship and Alternatives
Did you know there are alternatives to guardianship? Do you know what they are? Would you like to understand these alternatives better? The National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making has a 13-minute YouTube video that will enhance your knowledge and understanding in this area. “Nothing about us without us” is a very powerful statement, but […]
Updates on State’s HCBS Settings Rules
Yesterday the state unveiled a new website that covers the final HCBS Settings Rules. Please follow this link for more information: https://dds-hcbs.herokuapp.com/ If you have questions feel free to reach out to us.