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Guardianship
Guardianship - Resource Guide from the Autism Society of North Carolina
This guide is intended to provide parents with practical information about guardianship to help them make an informed decision.
Categories: Guardianship and Alternatives, Special Healthcare Needs, Transition to Adulthood
Rethinking Guardianship
Rethinking Guardianship
Supporting Choice and Self-Determination in North Carolina: A Guide
Categories: Guardianship and Alternatives, Special Healthcare Needs
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Turning Rights Into Reality: How Guardianship and Alternatives Impact the Autonomy of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
This report provides an in-depth examination of the unique challenges faced by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD), and how the use of alternatives such as supported decision-making may enable some individuals with ID/DD to exercise greater self-determination, participate more fully in their communities, and achieve greater economic self-sufficiency.
Categories: Guardianship and Alternatives, Special Healthcare Needs, Transition to Adulthood