Call for Participants – 3/28/19 Focus Group on Supported Decision-Making

New Supported Decision-Making provisions in DC law were codified in the Disability Services Reform Amendment Act of 2018 passed by DC City Council and became effective May 5, 2018. These provisions of the District’s new law are meant to expand the possibilities for people with disabilities who may desire assistance in decision-making in their everyday lives, and to name a supporter to assist with decision-making in working with any DC agencies and their community.  The Family Support Council is convening on Thursday, March 28th for all stakeholders to get broad input into opportunities and perceived barriers to Supported Decision Making in DC.

 

Family Support Council – Supported Decision Making Session #2:
Next Steps – Building Ideas and Content for Trainings for DDS and DC Agencies
Thursday, March 28, 2019, 12:30-2:30pm  
at Department on Disability Services,
250 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024
Bobby Coward Meeting Room

 

This is the second of two sessions that the Family Support Council is convening for all stakeholders to get broad input into opportunities and perceived barriers to Supported Decision Making in DC, so that everyone: youth, adults, elders with disabilities, family members, service providers and agency staff will play a significant role in designing trainings and SDM rollout at key agencies in DC.

For reference:

This two-hour session on March 28th will include:

  • review of the summary of results from our first discussion session on Supported Decision Making
  • small group discussions to “deep dive” into key questions that emerged about SDM in DC to build out the key elements and outlines for future trainings at all DC agencies
  • Viewing of videos available nationally on SDM to provide ideas, resources and concepts.

WHEN:
Thursday, March 28th
12:30PM to 2:30PM
*Refreshments will be served

WHERE: 
Department on Disability Services,
250 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024
Bobby Coward Meeting Room

RSVP: Please RSVP  to Emily Price at emily.price@dc.gov or call 202-730-1687.
Accessibility and Remote Participation: The space and bathrooms at DDS are wheelchair accessible. To request additional accommodations, including language access or conference call information, please contact Emily Price at the email or phone number above.

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