Published: September 2016
People are often unjustly seen as not having the capacity to make their own decisions. Their rights to make decisions are often taken away through guardianship. However, with Supported Decision Making, an individual making a decision with the help of a supportive group gives them control over their own lives. With Supported Decision Making, an individual making a decision with the help of a supportive group gives them control over their own lives. Social inclusion must include the process of making decisions. We all make decisions with the help of a supportive, caring circle of family and friends. We all need Supported Decision Making.
Organisation: Inclusion Canada