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Self-Determination & Communication

Supported Decision Making

A 2021 Oregon law requires school districts, at each Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting that talks about after high school (post-secondary) education goals and transition services, to provide information, training, and resources on: Supported decision-making. ​Ways for family members and supporters to remain engaged and involved in the youth’s education and outcomes after high school.​ Supported decision-making allows a person with a disability to make choices about their own lives with support from trusted family, friends, or professionals they choose.

  • Supported Decision Making
    Self-Determination & Communication

    Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) website. Explore resources for implementing Supported-Decision Making.

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  • Infographic for Family/Care Providers
    Self-Determination & Communication

    The ARC of Oregon has developed an infographic to help family and care providers to understand their 18-year old’s legal rights and how to support the teen in making important decisions in their lives.

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  • Infographic for Family/Care Providers (Spanish)
    Self-Determination & Communication

    The ARC of Oregon has developed an infographic to help family and care providers to understand their 18-year old’s legal rights and how to support the teen in making important decisions in their lives.

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  • Infographic for Students
    Self-Determination & Communication

    The ARC of Oregon has developed an infographic to help students learn what types of choices they can make, how to get help making those choices, who they want to help them, what they want help with, and when they want help.

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  • Options in Oregon to Help Another Person Make Decisions
    Self-Determination & Communication

    A DHS and WINGS booklet - Options in Oregon to Help Another Person Make Decisions. This booklet is a summary of the types of fiduciary relationships and substituted decision-making options that exist in Oregon.

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  • SDM Stop Look and Listen
    Self-Determination & Communication

    The South Carolina Supported Decision Making Project. A tool for planning for independence and adult decision-making support.

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