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Supported Health Care Decision-Making

Like all of us, people with disabilities may need support to understand health information, communicate with their clinicians and manage their daily health needs. Supported Health Care Decision-Making allows adults with disabilities to name trusted supporters to help them access health care, understand medical information and make medical decisions. To learn more about Supported Health Care Decision-Making, view the brief videos and accompanying materials below, and access the provided links.                                                                             

 

Videos, Training Guides & Scripts

Self-Advocates

SDM PWD-HD from UCSF School of Medicine on Vimeo.

Video Script for Self-Advocates 

Training Materials for Self-Advocates 

 

Parents and Supporters

SDM CARE-HD from UCSF School of Medicine on Vimeo.

Video Script for Parents and Supporters

Training Materials for Parents and Supporters

 

Professionals and Policy Makers 

SDM PRO-HD from UCSF School of Medicine on Vimeo.

Video Script for Professionals and Policy Makers

Training Materials for Professionals and Policy Makers

 

Links to Supported Decision-Making Information

ASAN Toolkit for Advocates on Health Care and the Transition to Adulthood

National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making

Supported Decision-Making: Gabby's Story Video

UC Davis Mind Institute Video