guardianship

Supported Decision Making

A happy young man with Down syndrome and mentoring friend sitting with arms around outdoors

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.

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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…

Smiling mom squatting next to daughter in wheelchair

September 29, 2021

Taking on Challenges

With RSK just a phone call away, Jennifer knows she has people by her side who truly understand and are willing to take on the…

Young man in wheelchair assisted by therapist

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.

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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…