Supported Decision-Making Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about Supported Decision Making

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Jurisdiction: California
Autistic Self Advocacy Network — “Supported Decision‑making: Why the Right to Make Choices With Support Matters”

Autistic Self Advocacy Network — “Supported Decision‑making: Why the Right to Make Choices With Support Matters”

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Type: External Link
Audience: Families, Health Professionals, Legal Professionals, Policy Stakeholders, Self-advocates, Service Providers
UC Davis MIND Institute — Supported Decision‑Making (CEDD web page)

UC Davis MIND Institute — Supported Decision‑Making (CEDD web page)

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Audience: Allied Professionals, Clinicians, Court Staff, Educators, Families, Regional Center Staff, Self-advocates, Self‑Help Center Personnel
Administration for Community Living — Supported Decision‑Making Program

Administration for Community Living — Supported Decision‑Making Program

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Type: External Link
Audience: Families, Financial Professionals, Legal Professionals, Policymakers, Researchers, Self-advocates, Service Providers, State Agencies
California Legislature — Assembly Bill 1663 (AB 1663), Protective Proceedings (chaptered statute, 2022)

California Legislature — Assembly Bill 1663 (AB 1663), Protective Proceedings (chaptered statute, 2022)

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Audience: Court Staff, Family Members, Fiduciaries, Legal Practitioners, Policymakers, Regional Center Staff, Self-advocates, Service Providers
LifeCourse Nexus — Supported Decision-Making page (Charting the LifeCourse)

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

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Audience: Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Cross-sector Professionals, Educators, Family Members, Regional Center Staff, Service Providers

San Diego Regional Center: Supported Decision Making — You Decide!

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Audience: Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Community Service Partners, Family Members, Informal Supporters, Regional Center Staff, Service Providers
Disability Voices United — Supported Decision‑Making Handbook for Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities in California (updated June 2025)

Disability Voices United — Supported Decision‑Making Handbook for Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities in California (updated June 2025)

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Type: Guide
Audience: Family Members, Financial Professionals, Health Professionals, Legal Professionals, Regional Center Staff, School Personnel, Transition Specialists

Cal State East Bay Supported Decision‑Making Outreach Team — “Supported Decision Making: Introduction for Professionals” (outreach brief, Sept 2024)

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Audience: Financial Professionals, Health Professionals, Healthcare Providers, Legal Professionals, Regional Center Staff, Self‑Help Center Personnel, Social Service Professionals

National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making  — “When Do I Want Support?”

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Audience: Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Allied Professionals, Chosen Supporters, Educators, Family Members, Regional Center Staff, Service Providers

CA Policy Center for Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities — “Supported Decision‑Making and Financial Decisions” (CPCIDD briefing/slide PDF)

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Audience: Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Bankers and Notaries, Client Advocates, Family Members, Financial Professionals, Legal Professionals, Regional Center Staff

Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) — “Supported Decision‑Making Agreements: For Clients and Families” (ACRC 2024 slide deck)

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Type: Slide Deck
Audience: Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Chosen Supporters, Client Advocates, Family Members, Frontline Professionals, Regional Center Staff, Service Providers
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