Understanding Supported Living: A Guide to Empowering Individuals with Developmental Disabilities This insightful document by John O’Brien explores the concept of supported living, emphasizing its simplicity and transformative potential for individuals with developmental disabilities. Supported living is about creating personalized, secure, and decent homes for people with disabilities, tailored to their unique needs, […]
This document dives into the art of person-centered planning for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD), offering a fresh perspective on designing supports that truly fit their unique lives. It introduces seven “How might we…?” lenses—creative questions that spark imagination and help uncover opportunities for inclusion, autonomy, and valued roles in the […]
Becky Belongs: Voices Raised in Support of Integration This heartfelt document is a powerful compilation of voices advocating for inclusive education, centered around Becky Till, a 13-year-old Canadian girl with a disability who has been denied access to her neighborhood school. Through quotes from educators, parents, students, and community leaders across North America, […]
The transcript does not contain the information required to answer the question directly, as it is not a PDF document but rather a meeting transcript. However, based on the content provided, here is a brief summary: Discover Supported Decision Making: A Path to Empowerment This engaging transcript from Audrey Cole’s 2019 BDACI Community Workshop dives […]
Preserving the Right to Self-Determination: Supported Decision-Making as an Alternative to Guardianship,” explores empowering individuals to make their own choices while receiving support from trusted relationships. It highlights the importance of self-determination, emphasizing that humans have feelings, preferences, and rights. The text contrasts the “human person,” who makes decisions with help from loved […]
This insightful document by Audrey D. Cole explores the principle of “First, do no harm” in the context of disability rights and decision-making. Drawing inspiration from Ira Glasser’s cautionary principle in Doing Good: The Limits of Benevolence, Cole emphasizes evaluating programs for their potential harm rather than solely their benefits. She critiques historical […]
This document explores Supported Decision Making (SDM) as an empowering alternative to guardianship for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Ontario. Authored by Audrey D. Cole, a seasoned advocate in disability rights, it delves into the historical, legal, and social context of guardianship laws, highlighting their discriminatory impact on people with lifelong disabilities. Guardianship often […]
The Joshua Committee Model This inspiring document shares the story of Judy Snow, a trailblazing advocate for disabled persons, and the formation of the Joshua Committee—a grassroots support group that fought for her right to live independently. Co-written by Marsha Forest and Judy Snow, the article highlights Judy’s journey from being institutionalized in a […]
This compelling document tells the story of Judy Snow, a fiercely determined quadriplegic who has spent over a decade battling bureaucracy to secure basic rights for herself and others with disabilities. Born with severe physical limitations, Judy defied societal expectations, earning a Master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology and becoming a powerful advocate for […]