CDS-E: Individual Rights and Choice

Resources and References

CDS-E: Individual Rights and Choice

Resources:

The ADAPT Activist Handbook

This is a guide to support people who want to get involved with ADAPT action teams. These groups plan marches and other legal actions to educate others about disability rights. It explains how to get involved through social media. There are tips on making web content accessible, as well.

Advocating Change Together (ACT)

This Minnesota located center empowers people with disabilities to take control of their lives. They focus on breaking down barriers to inclusion. This site has resources for people who want to learn more about self-advocacy. There are many ways to get involved with the group for people in the state. For example, there is a training series on disability equality. The Side-by-Side People’s Chorus is open to all people, including people with disabilities and their friends and allies. The resources and activities on ACTs site may be useful to people outside of Minnesota who are interested in supporting this type of work.

Introduction to Guardianship and Alternatives Video Series

This video provides basic information about ways people with disabilities can keep their right to make choices about their lives. It offers ways to ensure their voices are heard when planning their loves. It talks about choosing others who can help with making decisions. It explains how people with disabilities can plan so they have support when they need it.

Personal Self Advocacy for People with Developmental Disabilities

This training guide was designed for self-advocates, teachers, and providers. It helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to learn self-advocacy. It teaches people how to make decisions. These skills can be used every day at home, at work, and in the community. It will support people to achieve their goals and lead meaningful lives.

Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE)

This national organization is for people with intellectual disabilities who want to engage in self-advocacy. Their mission is to ensure that people with disabilities are treated as equals and that they are given the same decisions, choices, rights, responsibilities, and chances to speak up to empower themselves; opportunities to make new friends, and to learn from their mistakes. The resources and information on this site will also be useful to direct support professionals and others interested in these issues.

Supported Decision-Making: Frequently Asked Questions

Supported decision-making (SDM) allows people with disabilities to control their lives while choosing others to support them with making choices. This tool answers questions about SDM. It can be used when talking to people supported and others. It also has links to other resources for SDM.

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