SDM training videos

What is Guardianship?

In this video, we will discuss guardianship for people with disabilities.


Rights of a Person Under Guardianship

In this video, we discuss the rights maintained by people with disabilities under guardianship and limited guardianship.


What is Supported Decision Making?

In this video, we discuss supported decision making and how it differs from guardianship.


Deciding if Supported Decision Making is Right for You

In this video, we will discuss how to determine if supported decision making is right for you. Click on the following link to download the activity sheet for this section.

Area of Support Activity


Who are Supporters?

In this video, we discuss who are supporters and what are their roles in supported decision making.


Choose the right support person

In this video, we discuss what to consider when choosing the right support person. Click on the following link to download the activity sheet for this section.

Possible Supporter Activity


Asking Someone to be Your Support Person

In this video, we discuss the process of asking someone to be a support person.


Supported Decision Making Agreements

In this video, we learn to create a Supported Decision Making Agreement. Click on the following link to download a template agreement form.

Supported Decision Making Agreement Form


Self Advocacy and Supported Decision Making

In this video, we discuss the importance of developing and using self advocacy skills among people with disabilities.


Alternatives and Complements to Guardianship

In this video, we discuss the various alternatives to guardianship and complementary programs and legal options that work with Supported Decision Making