Supported Decision Making: What it is and How to Make it Work – MHDD Webinar Series

While Supported Decision Making has become increasingly recognized as an option for decision-making support, there remains much work to be done to foster the widespread use of SDM in the day-to-day lives of people with disabilities. This session will explore practical strategies for working directly with people who have disabilities to develop the skills and experience needed for decision-making. The presenters will also address and explore the practical, legal, and policy issues that may need to be navigated for SDM to work well as a support for many people with disabilities.

Learning Objectives:

After the completion of the webinar, participants will be able to
– Identify the basic elements of Supported Decision Making
– Differentiate between the SDM and “substituted” decision making
– Describe the essential responsibilities for customizing support for people
– Examine the potential practical, legal, and policy issues to address when implementing SDM

Presenters: Tina Campanella, Morgan Whitlatch, and Laura Butler