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To learn more, please contact
Wendy Tigchelaar, Director of Guardianship
631-585-0100 x.502
wtigchelaar@suffahrc.org
RESOURCES FOR ALTERNATIVES TO GUARDIANSHIP:
OPWDD Healthcare Decisions
opwdd.ny.gov/providers/health-care-decisions
Healthcare Choice
https://www.accesscny.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Healthcare-Information-Book-att-2-16-17.pdf
Supported Decision Making
www.supporteddecisionmaking.org/
Healthcare Decisions Act
nysba.org/fhcda-resource-center/
Advocacy groups across the state are working to reform guardianship laws.
See The ARC NY’s position on guardianship: www.thearcny.org/advocacy/priorities/guardianship
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