Supported Decision-Making
Planning ahead for a child with special needs can feel overwhelming — and easy to put off. Yet without thoughtful preparation, families often face unnecessary challenges when systems, misunderstandings, or...
Supported by Tranquility® Supported Decision-Making (SDM) is built on a simple but powerful idea: people with disabilities have the right to make their own decisions, with support when needed. Instead...
Supported by Tranquility® Families of children with disabilities are often told—sometimes quickly—that guardianship is the “responsible” next step as adulthood approaches. For many parents, that recommendation comes wrapped in fear:...
Can any emotion compare to the surge of helplessness a parent feels when they witness their child being excluded, being treated unfairly, or experiencing failure? The Urge to Protect:...