Supported Decision Making
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Decision-making is an important aspect in everyone’s life. It impacts our physical, emotional, financial, medical, and spiritual well-being. When making a decision, we often need to seek additional support from people we know and trust to provide information to help us make an informed decision.
The Supported Decision-Making (SDM) Movement focuses on the ability of all individuals to be empowered to make decisions for their own lives. SDM is a way for a person to make his or her own decisions by relying on friends, family members, professionals, and other people he or she trusts to: help understand issues and choices; ask questions; receive explanations in language he or she understands; and communicate with others.
Interested in learning more about Supported Decision Making?
Less Restrictive Options for Families A good introduction to Supported Decision Making
The Stoplight Tool Designed to assist with identifying a person’s ability to make decisions and manage key areas of life.
SDM Pamphlet for Self-Advocates
Adult Advocacy Centers’ Informed Consent Guide Excellent resource specific to Ohio.
Fostering Self-Determination Among Children and Youth with Disabilities - written by parents for parents.