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

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

A plain‑language, easy‑read self‑assessment that helps people with disabilities identify which life domains they can do alone, can do with support, or need someone else to do for them. The form lists concrete categories (communication, personal care, safety, home and friends, health, partners, travel, jobs, money, civic life) and step‑by‑step guidance on using responses to plan supports and complete a Supported Decision‑Making Agreement. Designed for people with varied literacy levels and diverse communication needs, it prompts reflection about who might provide support and what types of accommodations (visuals, reminders, help with pros/cons) are useful.

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