Education on Guardianship Alternatives: Protecting Autonomy for Older Adults and People with Disabilities.
This Act establishes grant programs to educate healthcare workers, educators, families, and court personnel about less restrictive alternatives to full guardianship for older adults and people with disabilities. The goal is to protect citizens' independence and right to self-determination by ensuring professionals and families are aware of options like supported decision-making. It also mandates that states collect and report data on guardianships to increase system transparency.
Key points
Funding for training programs targeting key professionals (doctors, judges, teachers) and families to promote alternatives to guardianship.
Stronger protection for the rights of older adults and people with disabilities to make their own decisions, minimizing the risk of losing control over their lives.
Requirement for states to collect detailed data on guardianships, helping to evaluate the effectiveness of new programs and improve policy.
Expired
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