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guardianship
March 25, 2024
Supported Decision Making
While the concept has been around for a long time, this new legislation formally recognizes SDM as an alternative to guardianship in Arizona.
February 9, 2023
RSK Position on SB 1411- Guardianship for All DDD Members
Senate Bill 1411 (SB 1411) seeks to address an issue we hear from many families: The Guardianship and Conservatorship processes are complicated to the point…
September 29, 2021
When It Felt Like Too Much
From guardianship paperwork to palliative care, Jennifer found trusted guidance and true understanding for her daughter through Encircle Families.
July 27, 2020
Supported Decision Making Videos Available
A series of 10 videos to help provide accurate, easy to understand information to help families and self-advocates understand this less-restrictive alternative to legal guardianship.
November 8, 2018
Getting Down to Business
“For us to go into a court of law and say that Julia is incompetent to decide if she wants to get married or have…
May 13, 2013
Gabby and Josh
When Josh was 11, Gabby and her family moved from California leaving behind their support networks. While they were getting settled in Arizona, Gabby learned…