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LifeCourse Nexus — Supported Decision-Making page (Charting the LifeCourse)

Resource Type: External Link, Guide
Audience: Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Cross-sector Professionals, Educators, Family Members, Regional Center Staff, Service Providers
Format: Webpage
External Link: View Link

A practical, person-centered web hub that frames Supported Decision-Making (SDM) within the Charting the LifeCourse framework and provides tools to explore decision-making needs, plan supports, and document agreements. The page emphasizes that SDM helps people of any age or ability make their own choices using a mix of trusted people, technology, community supports, and paid assistance; supports are intended to help with understanding options, communicating choices, and building decision-making skills. The resource includes a “Supported Decision-Making Portfolio” (a printable booklet), downloadable sample SDM agreement templates in multiple styles, and links to additional agreement examples and planning tools.

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