There are<\/em>\u00a0alternatives to guardianship<\/strong>. Supported decision-making\u00a0empowers individuals with disabilities to make informed decisions about their life that protect their rights and<\/em> ensure their safety and privacy.\u00a0It involves\u00a0family and friends working together to help them make complex decisions.<\/p>\n How can you do this without guardianship? We can help. Download the guide and toolkit below. These will \u00a0help you think about and enact your own support agreement, allowing the supports and safeguards families need without going to court and imposing guardianship restrictions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_testimonial author=”Questions?” job_title=”Contact Fil” portrait_url=”https:\/\/wi-bpdd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSCN6069.jpg” quote_icon=”off” admin_label=”Fil Contact info” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#91c5f2″ text_orientation=”center” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n fil.clissa@wisconsin.gov<\/a> [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ min_height=”415px” custom_margin=”-6px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”3px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Supported Decision-Making and Guardianship Alternatives” image=”https:\/\/wi-bpdd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/SDM-Cover-reduced-size.png” image_icon_width=”49%” content_max_width=”1100px” admin_label=”SDM Guidebook” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ header_font=”Lato||||||||” header_font_size=”22px” header_line_height=”1.5em” body_font=”||||||||” body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.8em” animation=”off” border_color_all_image=”#FFFFFF” image_max_width=”49%” saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n There are<\/em>\u00a0alternatives to guardianship. Supported decision-making\u00a0empowers individuals with disabilities to make informed decisions about their life that protect their rights and<\/em> ensure their safety and privacy.\u00a0It involves\u00a0family and friends working together to help them make complex decisions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_button button_url=”\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SDM_booklet_0119_Linked.pdf” button_text=”Open Guidebook” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#79cc8c” background_layout=”dark” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/wi-bpdd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Supported_decision_making_booklet_Spanish_final.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”En Espa\u00f1ol” admin_label=”Spanish” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#79cc8c” background_layout=”dark” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Supported Decision-Making Toolkit” url=”https:\/\/wi-bpdd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SDM_toolkit_01262024.pdf” image=”https:\/\/wi-bpdd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pages-from-SDM_toolkit_01262024.png” image_icon_width=”50%” admin_label=”SDM Toolkit” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_align=”left” header_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/wi-bpdd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SDM_toolkit_01262024.pdf” link_option_url_new_window=”on” image_max_width=”50%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The toolkit includes resources to help individuals and their supporters create a plan and fill out the official Supported Decision-Making paperwork. Powers of attorney, representative payees and simple release of information forms are included.<\/p>\n Powers of attorney, representative payees and simple release of information forms are included.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/wi-bpdd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SDM_toolkit_01262024.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Open Toolkit” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#79cc8c” background_layout=”dark” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/wi-bpdd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/SDM_toolkit_07262022_Spanish.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”En Espa\u00f1ol” admin_label=”Sanish” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#79cc8c” background_layout=”dark” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ 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In this video Jordan shares his supported decision-making story and how he almost lost his rights. Jordan and Ashley also talk about a new project they are working on for the Center of Youth Voice, Youth Choice to train other self-advocates about alternatives to guardianship<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/qPC1VoFRCx0″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Watch Video” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#79cc8c” background_layout=”dark” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#f7f7f7″ width=”90.5%” custom_padding=”|||8px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”More Resources” icon_color=”#f2836b” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”45px” open_icon_color=”#f2836b” open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”45px” admin_label=”More Resources” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#f7f7f7″ link_option_url_new_window=”on” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Wisconsin Guardianship Support Center<\/strong><\/a><\/span> provides legal information and resources to families and professionals regarding guardianship, alternatives to guardianship, powers of attorney, and other related issues.<\/p>\n The National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making<\/strong><\/a><\/span> has resources, publications, and a state-by-state guide to information on Supported Decision-Making.<\/p>\n American Bar Association<\/strong> offers The PRACTICAL Tool<\/a><\/span>, which aims to help lawyers identify and implement decision-making options for persons with disabilities that are less restrictive than guardianship.<\/p>\n The Arc of Wisconsin and The Arc of the United States<\/strong> provide resources and worksheets<\/a><\/span> on Future Planning, Supported Decision-Making and other alternatives to guardianship.<\/p>\n Power of Attorney for Health Care Form<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Living Will\u00a0Form<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Power of Attorney for Finances Form<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n ABLE Accounts:<\/strong>\u00a0Allows eligible individuals with disabilities to save money in a tax-exempt account that may be used for qualified disability expenses.\u00a0 <\/strong>How to enroll.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Special Needs Trust:<\/strong> Managed by a trustee. Funds must be used to benefit the individual.\u00a0Can be set up through a bank or through WISPACT.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Social Security’s Representative Payment Program<\/strong><\/span><\/a> provides financial management for the Social Security and SSI payments of our beneficiaries who are incapable of managing their Social Security or SSI payments.<\/p>\n Transition Talk: Age of Majority Transfer of Rights Powerpoint 4-8-21\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#f7f7f7″ width=”90.5%” custom_padding=”|||8px||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”SDM Training 2\/17\/2022″ icon_color=”#f2836b” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”45px” open_icon_color=”#f2836b” open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”45px” admin_label=”SDM Training Feb 28 2020″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#f7f7f7″ link_option_url_new_window=”on” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Nuts and Bolts Presentation Slides<\/a><\/p>\n Family and Self-Advocate Conversation Slides<\/a><\/p>\n Dept. of Public Instruction: SDM Guide<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There are\u00a0alternatives to guardianship. Supported decision-making\u00a0empowers individuals with disabilities to make informed decisions about their life that protect their rights and ensure their safety and privacy.\u00a0It involves\u00a0family and friends working […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" September 13th Training Materials<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n Keynote 1:\u00a0Leah Ortiz<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n Keynote 2:\u00a0SDM Overview<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n Breakout Session 1:\u00a0Nuts and Bolts<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n Breakout Session 2:\u00a0Options in Legal Decision Making<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n Breakout Session 3:\u00a0Rethinking Guardianship<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n Breakout Session 4:\u00a0Conversations on Decision making Options<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\nWisconsin Guardianship Support Center<\/strong> provides legal information and resources to families and professionals regarding guardianship, alternatives to guardianship, powers of attorney, and other related issues. www.gwaar.org<\/a>\r\n\r\nThe National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making<\/strong> has resources, publications, and a state-by-state guide to information on Supported Decision-Making. www.supporteddecisionmaking.org<\/a>.\r\n\r\nAmerican Bar Association<\/strong> offers The PRACTICAL Tool, which aims to help lawyers identify and implement decision-making options for persons with disabilities that are less restrictive than guardianship.\u00a0https:\/\/www.americanbar.org\/groups\/law_aging\/resources\/<\/a>\r\nguardianship_law_practice\/practical_tool.html<\/a>\r\n\r\nThe Arc of Wisconsin and The Arc of the United States<\/strong> provide resources on Future Planning, Supported Decision-Making and other alternatives to guardianship. 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<\/a>Supported Decision-Making (SDM) is a set of strategies that help individuals with disabilities have more control over their life and future. It involves\u00a0family and friends working together with individuals to support them in making complex decisions.<\/p>\r\nThis guide provides important information about empowering individuals with disabilities to make informed decisions about their life that protect both their rights while ensuring their safety and privacy.\r\n\r\nIt is for: family members and friends who support individuals with disabilities;legal and education professionals; and service providers, including guardians or other supporters who work with people with disabilities.\r\n\r\nDownload the:\u00a0Supported Decision-Making and Other Alternatives to Guardianship Guide<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDownload in<\/strong> Spanish: Aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nPowerPoint Presentation on Supported Decision-Making and Wisconsin's new Supported Decision Making Law<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\r\n\r\nSupported\u00a0Decision-Making\u00a0FAQ:<\/strong>\u00a0- <\/b>a short summary of questions and answers about Supported Decision Making in Wisconsin.\r\n\r\nEnglish<\/a> Spanish<\/a><\/strong>\r\nSupported Decision-Making Toolkit<\/h4>\r\nSupported Decision-Making enables people with disabilities to ask for support where and when they need it. Powers of attorney, representative payees and simple release of information forms can also help families provide the needed supports and safeguards without going to court and imposing guardianship restrictions. BPDD has put together a toolkit of resources to help individuals and their supporters create a plan and fill out the official Supported Decision-Making paperwork.\r\n\r\n[dg columns=\"6\" new_window=\"true\" attachment_pg=\"false\" paginate=\"true\" ids=\"3487,3485,3488,3490,3486,3489\"]\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nSupported Decision-Making Webinar:<\/strong>\u00a0Watch one of the newest webinars on Wisconsin's Supported Decision-Making Law. The presenters are Janet Zander of the\u00a0Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR), Mitch Hagopian of Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) and Tami Jackson of the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD). This webinar was hosted by the WI Department of Health Services. DHS Supported Decision-Making Webinar<\/a>\r\n
Supported Decision-Making Resources:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n