Blog | Tag: Supported Decision Making

Everyone deserves the right to choose where to live, work, and participate in the community. Living independently is possible when you have access to the right resources and legal protections.

Many bills which have the potential to directly impact people with disabilities have been filed by lawmakers this year. Below are just a few of the issues Disability Rights Florida is focused on for this session.

I have a disability in which I have low vision and I only can see centrally from my left eye. My disability not only has to do with my vision, but also in my way of perceiving and making decisions. I use a system called Supported Decision-Making (SDM). How I define Supported Decision-Making is when you have family or friends who help you decide. They can give you perspective on the pros and cons, but the idea is still to ultimately make the decision on your own.

As the 2021 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature begins today, Florida lawmakers will gather for the first time since the full scope and magnitude of the COVID-19 public health crisis came into focus a year ago. Each year, Disability Rights Florida publishes its legislative priorities to guide its policy education and advocacy efforts. We strive to cover a broad range of issues important to people with disabilities in our state.