After the codification of supported decision-making in Utah law, the DLC has received requests several requests from the public about how to draft an agreement and examples of agreements. After […]
The Disability Law Center recorded this presentation on guardianship and alternatives to guardianship. DLC attorneys, Katie and Nate, covered guardianship law currently, some recent changes to that law, the rights […]
What is Supported Decision-making (SDM)? SDM lets adults with disabilities make their own decisions with the help of people they trust. We all use SDM, whether it is asking a […]
ACLU and Disability Law Center File Lawsuit to Block Creation of New Restrictive Guardianships for Utahns with Disabilities SALT LAKE CITY – Today, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Disability […]
This table helps explain the differences between supported decision-making and guardianship. Supported Decision-Making Guardianship Lets an adult make their own decisions. Supporters help the individual gather and evaluate information needed […]
What is Supported Decision-making? Supported decision-making (SDM) lets adults with disabilities make their own decisions with the help of people they trust. We all use SDM, whether it’s asking a […]
Texas and a few other states have put the basic rights of a person with a guardian into law. Utah has done the same. Below is an overview of the […]