Safeguarding Decision Making

Supported decision-making is an important concept as it actively engages people with cognitive disabilities in making decisions that affect their own lives. Last year we explored how to support people to make everyday decisions. This year we are exploring how to support people to make important legal decisions such as when they consent to a medical procedure, sign a service contract or open a bank account. Some people with cognitive disabilities may struggle to understand these types of legal decisions without the support of family, friends and supporters.