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About Supported Decision-Making AgreementsOctober 25th, 2018
A supported decision making agreement (SDMA) is a process initiated by a person with a disability (the focus person) to assist that person with making decisions in one or several key areas of life. The agreement is recorded as a written document. This process ensures the individual’s choices are protected but is also mindful of areas of vulnerability. Supported decision-making agreements are tools to strengthen existing relationships and involve others. The existence of this agreement at the very least creates a moral authority and if enough people begin to use them could nudge into the area of legal authority as has happened with living wills. It can also be useful in cases of petitioning for partial guardianship.
