Nina A. Kohn, Jeremy A. Blumenthal& Amy T. Campbell – Supported Decision-Making: A Viable Alternative to Guardianship?
Abstract The law has traditionally responded to cognitive disability by authorizing surrogate decision-makers to make decisions on behalf of disabled individuals. However, supported decision-making, an alternative paradigm for addressing cognitive disability, is rapidly gaining political support. According to its proponents, supported decision-making empowers individuals with cognitive challenges by ensuring that they are the ultimate decision-maker…
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