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Supported Decision Making

SDM, or Supported Decision Making, is a concept we're all familiar with in some way. Before making decisions, we ask our friends, families, and professionals for help, but it is also a lifestyle for people with disabilities to grow their independence in adulthood.

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SDM allows those with disabilities to actively make decisions that affect them, with some support. One person who uses SDM on a daily basis is Garrett from Maine, and his experiences with SDM is explained in his story, found here on YouTube.  






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How often do you use Supported Decision Making? What are some examples of SDM? Let us know in the comments below! 


Resources...

Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance: 1-800-654-7726

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