Do you have questions about Supported Decision-Making? We’re here to help! Reach out using the contact information below or by submitting an inquiry.
Some states have supported decision-making laws. Each of these laws is different. Some of these laws have rules about who can be your supporter. Some do not allow a person to be your supporter if they are paid to work with you or if they have broken the law in the past. Some require you to use a specific kind of Supported Decision-Making Agreement form or sign it in a special way. Some have other rules to follow. So, if you are living in one of these states, you should make sure you understand what is okay under your state’s laws. You can contact your state’s Protection and Advocacy Agency, Developmental Disabilities Council, or a lawyer to get information about the Supported Decision-Making law in your state.
For state-specific information and resources, we recommend checking first with your state’s protection and advocacy program or your state’s Council on Developmental Disabilities
You can contact the Georgia Advocacy Office, Atlanta Legal Aid or Georgia Legal Services to receive help in finding an attorney.
We would love to understand the reason you are seeking guardianship and help you explore less restrictive alternatives. Contact us at [email protected] or 800.537.2329.
I DECIDE Georgia is supported by Georgia Advocacy Office, the state’s designated protection and advocacy system and non-profit organization in Decatur, Georgia that received the Supported Decision-Making grant from the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities. This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001GASCDD-03, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.