Judicial District Court stop in Carson City to discuss senior, disabled guardianship reform
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/12/2017 - 7:22am
Event Date:
July 17, 2017 - 9:00am Judge Frances Doherty of the Second Judicial District Court, together with a group of committed partners, will travel across Northern Nevada July 17-20 for a series of outreach events for supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship for seniors and adults with disabilities.
Presentations are scheduled in Carson City on July 17 at the Carson Rural Regional Center at 9 a.m., Carson City Senior at 1:30 p.m., and Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center at 3:30 p.m.
“The 2017 legislative session marked a sea change for guardianship reform,” Judge Doherty said. “There is momentum and appetite for a shift in how we approach aging and disability communities to assist their decision-making in a way that maximizes independence and responsibility. We are excited the conversation about supported decision-making and less restrictive alternatives to guardianship is happening across Nevada on a statewide level.”
In December 2016, the Second Judicial District Court received a grant from the National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making to explore this innovative alternative to guardianship for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (“I/DD”).
Supported decision-making is a process in which trusted supporters help adults with I/DD, who are independent in some areas of life and need assistance in others, make life choices about housing, healthcare, education, employment, social supports, and similar matters. Unlike a traditional guardianship, conservatorship, or power of attorney, the supported adult makes the final decision.
Judge Doherty applied for the grant, which was endorsed by Justice James Hardesty and the Nevada Adult Guardianship Commission, the Washoe County Public Guardian’s Office, journalists, non-profits, and legal aid organizations.
The outreach team will include Judge Doherty, Second Judicial District Court staff, disability and elder rights advocacy groups, attorneys, rural regional centers, public guardians, and legal aid organizations.
For a complete calendar of events, contact: Department 12 (775) 328-3470 or AdultGuardianship@washoecourts.us.
Go here for additional information on supported decision-making.
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