RESOURCES FOR ALTERNATIVES TO GUARDIANSHIP:

OPWDD Healthcare Decisions

opwdd.ny.gov/providers/health-care-decisions

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Healthcare Choice

https://www.accesscny.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Healthcare-Information-Book-att-2-16-17.pdf

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Supported Decision Making

www.supporteddecisionmaking.org/

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Healthcare Decisions Act

nysba.org/fhcda-resource-center/

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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