Legal Decision-Making for People with Developmental Disabilities

As we consider legal alternatives concerning decision-making as our youth become more independent, it may be helpful to explore all the options available – and include your youth or adult in this investigation as much as possible. Do you want to know more about supported decision making, conservatorships, and durable powers of attorney in order to make an informed decision for your family?

Please join Teresa Anderson of the CA Policy Center for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Stephen Dale, Esq. of the Golden State Pooled Trust as they discuss:
– What it means to have capacity to make decisions for oneself
– The concept of Least Restrictive Alternative
– Different tools to assist in carrying out decisions
– Supported decision-making as a tool to assist a person with a disability to make an informed decision
– Powers of attorney and medical directives
– Limited conservatorships to make decisions

The California Policy Center for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (CPCIDD) is a non-partisan, non-profit policy center established to inform, support, and improve upon statewide policies that impact the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Golden State Pooled Trust (GSPT) is a type of special needs trust established by the North Bay Housing Coalition (NBHC) to support persons with disabilities in California. GSPT assists in preserving resources, protecting public benefits, and providing choices for individuals with disabilities in order to enhance their quality of life.

This webinar will provide live Spanish interpretation.
If you need accommodations to participate in the training or assistance with registration, please contact us as soon as possible at [email protected]. We typically require 10 days to arrange accommodations to ensure your inclusion.

This is a Connections California event, a project of Parents Helping Parents – Silicon Valley. Connections California is sponsored in part by the San Andreas Regional Center and the California Department of Developmental Services.

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