Supported Decision Making
Supported Decision Making is a way for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to maintain their independence while planning for the appropriate supports they need.
Supported Decision Making Resources
Disability Rights Texas Resources
DRTX Making My Own Choices Guide to SDMA
DRTX The Right to Make Choices Toolkit
DRTX- Supported Decision Making Agreements Sample Forms (PDF)
DRTX Supported Decision Making Agreements Sample Forms (Word)
DRTX Authorization to Release Confidential Information Under a Supported Decision Making Agreement
DRTX Alternatives to Guardianship and Supports and Services
DRTX Medical Power of Attorney – English
DRTX Durable Power of Attorney – English
DRTX Presentation Slides- SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING A NEW ALTERNATIVE TO GUARDIANSHIP (PDF)
DRTX Presentation Slides- SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING: A NEW ALTERNATIVE TO GUARDIANSHIP (PPT)
DRTX Guardianship Reform and Transition Planning (PPT)
Understanding Supported Decision Making Video and Transcript
Video and Transcript- Dawn and Belinda
Video and Transcript- Timberly and Tonya
HHSC and Navigate Life Texas
Navigate Life Texas-Supported Decision-Making and Helping Your Child Make Decisions
Navigate Life Texas – Helping Your Child Build Their Independence
HHSC Guardianship to Adult Guardianship
HHSC Surrogate Decision Making
Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
TCDD Alternatives to Guardianship
TCDD Supported Decision Making
TCDD Supported Decision Making Agreement Sample Form
Other Resources
The Arc of Texas- Alternative to Guardianship and Supported Decision Making
The Arc of Texas- Decision Making at 18
AARP & Texas Appleseed- Help for Supporters Under a Supported Decision-Making Agreement
Texas Law Help– Supported Decision Making and other alternatives to guardianship
Center for Public Representation Supported Decision Making Resources
National Resource Center for Supported Decision Making
NRC-SDM- Direct Care Staff and their role in Decision Making