Legal Service Providers
Supported Decision-Making Agreements (SDMAs) are legal documents. Lawyers, paralegals, and non-lawyer advocates can write the agreement, using the
template form that is in the Alaska statute or a format that is
substantially similar. The person writing the agreement should be trained and should understand the effect of having such an agreement. One recommended process for writing Supported Decision-Making Agreements is outlined
here.
Listed below are
different types of resources for legal professionals who want to offer services to write SDMAs. There are materials for training legal office staff, including webinars, slide presentations, and video demonstrations. There is also a link to the ACLU practical tool kit and guide for lawyers who are writing SDMAs. Other sections on this website have resources that legal professionals can provide to client decision-makers. You can return
to Home or use the shortcut buttons in the left margin of this page to reach the other sections. If supporters need information about their role in supported decision-making, those resources are available,
here.
Resources
How to Make a Supported Decision-Making Agreement (ACLU)
Agency Guide for Crafting SDMAs
The
National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making has resources, publications, and a
state-by-state guide to information on Supported Decision-Making.
Practical Tools:
User-friendly guides and toolkits to help older adults and people with disabilities exercise their Right to Make Choices. The material is divided into subjects like Guardianship, Education, and Health Care.
Research Library:
View research, reports, and other materials on supported decision-making and how it
impacts individuals with disabilities.
Other Resources