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I decide, with the support of people I trust. Support Florida's Supported Decision-Making Law, SB 1117 and HB 1207. #idecidefl #sdm4fl

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In 2021, MTV interviewed our Co-Chair Michael Lincoln-McCreight. He was the first person in Florida to end his guardianship using Supported Decision-Making, a less restrictive alternative to guardianship!

Link: https://t.co/AVtJKTjsCD

@MTVNEWS #NotJustBritney

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If someone without a disability makes an expensive late-night purchase online, people often see that as a funny story. But if a person with a disability does the same, people often unfairly think they cannot manage their own money.

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@DisabilityRtsFL #idecidefl

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Even without a Supported Decision-Making law in Florida, you can still draft your own Supported Decision-Making agreement. You can contact Disability Rights Florida for more information how.

Link for Disability Rights Florida contact info: https://t.co/sgN8xD3BSo

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What is Supported Decision-Making?

Supported Decision-Making is an alternative to guardianship that lets adults with disabilities make their own decisions with the support of people they trust.

#SupportedDecisionMaking #Guardianship #Conservatorship

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Josiah, a talented musician/rapper and #decisionmaker from Harrison, NY says, “I have to decide what is best for me” and plans to use his #SDMA “by making smart choices.” 🙌 Read more at https://t.co/EjbpESfV3r:
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Great video from self-advocates at Down Syndrome International!

@DSiupdate #SupportedDecisionMaking

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How do you like to be supported to make a decision?

#WorldDownSyndromeDay #WithUsNotForUs #WDSD2023 #DownSyndrome #Trisomy21 #Advocacy

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Supported decision making can be a great option, but most people don’t know about it. Learn more in our podcast episode about FL Legislative Session: https://t.co/6os4bInita

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Don’t forget ~ our April Lunch-n-Learn is in 2 weeks on Wednesday, April 19 at 12 noon EST. Learn about Supported Decision Making and Person-Centered Planning with Johnathan Martinis. Register today! #AchieveWithUs #advocate #disabilityrights https://t.co/qPbktgW1s0

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"Each of us has our own hopes and dreams, and our voices need to be heard." - Daniel Chaplin

Self-advocates in Alabama got a Supported Decision-Making bill filed!

Link: https://t.co/BBLmc4ShdR

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"I want people to know my story so they can make better decisions on their own by themselves."

Linda VanWormer just made history in Michigan by winning herself the freedom to make her own choices under Supported Decision-Making!

Link: https://t.co/62BsHHQYIt

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Happy World Down Syndrome Day! People around the world are using Supported Decision-Making! 😀

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21st March is World Down Syndrome day! A global event that helps create awareness and celebrate people with Down Syndrome. Our theme-2023: 'With Us Not for Us' is drawn from Article 12 of the UNCRPD on Legal capacity and supported decision making. #DownSyndromeAwareness

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Judy Heumann was often called the "Mother of the Disability Rights Movement". Judy was essential to disability rights advocacy and progress. She will be so deeply missed.

Here is her podcast episode she did about Supported Decision-Making. Link: https://t.co/AW7NOXFpei

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This is a great video from Supported Decision-Making New York!

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We are very excited to continue our collaboration with the incredible Outside Voices Theater Company! Here is one of the videos they wrote and produced explaining #SupportedDecisionMaking for us previously. Enjoy! #SDMNY #DisabilityRights

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Meet one of Florida’s SDM Pioneers, Sofia! “I want every person with a disability to have choices." Read her story on our website. https://t.co/A7Ncmhv8Nc

#idecide #DisabilityTwitter

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Supported Decision-Making (SDM) is a tool that allows people with disabilities to make their own decisions with the support of people they trust. Learn about Supported Decision-Making in this informational video. https://t.co/2XPHsh0Gwy

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There are trailblazing decision-makers and supporters across the United States. Meet Gabby and get to know their story!

https://t.co/F4wMpAUzxA

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In this article from 2021, our Co-Chair Michael Lincoln-McCreight said: “Everything that a normal human being has was taken. That is what it’s like under a full guardianship.” Michael is photographed below.

@VICE Article by @SultanReina: https://t.co/Su2vuwXni4

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If you want to use Supported Decision-Making (SDM), let’s take it step by step! First, let’s learn the basics of SDM! Watch this webinar about what SDM is, how it compares to guardianship and guardian advocacy, and how to use it in Florida.

Link: https://t.co/4FWrDY6jH3