When
August 20, 2024 from 11 am - 12 noon
Where
- Zoom - watch the recording here!
Accessibility
- ASL interpreters
- CART English and translated captioning
About
On Friday, June 14, 2024, the Florida Governor signed Supported Decision-Making (SDM) into law! Florida joins the 23 other states and the District of Columbia that have passed SDM laws. Now that SDM is law, Florida courts must consider SDM before more restrictive options like guardianship or guardian advocacy. Attend our webinar to learn how you can use and implement SDM in your life!
Morgan Patipa, J.D. is an Advocate-Investigator on the Community and Healthcare Services team at Disability Rights Florida. She is also a proud graduate of Stetson University College of Law. Morgan works on a variety of cases day-to-day, but she specializes in supported decision-making cases, helping her clients draft supported decision-making agreements, healthcare surrogate documents, and powers of attorney. Morgan is excited to spread the word about this wonderful alternative to guardianship. 
Karla D. Herrera is a talented apprentice baker. After graduating from school and technical training, she began her first job at Bellavista Bakery, where she assisted on the production line and with various pastries. Her latest job was at Croissantlicious Bakery, where she assisted with the production of muffins, cookies, and biscotti. Karla uses supported decision-making and joins our webinar to discuss her experience. She works closely with her mom Yolanda to advocate for people with disabilities in Florida. 
Yolanda Herrera is a lifelong advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For over 25 years, Yolanda has served on many committees and boards such as the Superintendent Advisory Panel for Special Education, Family Care Council, Family Cafe, Florida Rehabilitation Council, and Florida Developmental Disabilities Council. She does this work in collaboration with her youngest daughter, Karla, who is Yolanda's guiding inspiration for her work to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities.