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Description
Abstract
During the years in which the Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities (CCDD) has funded
My Choice Kentucky, we have been able to share information about supported decision-making and
other alternatives to guardianship with people across the Commonwealth and beyond. Project staff and
participants—through both formal training and the modeling of lived experience—have demonstrated
how supported decision-making can work for a variety of people in many different situations. We are
now seeing this promising practice take hold in individual agencies, within certain counties, and among a
cross-section of professionals.
Through our work, we have also developed and grown partnerships, collaborations, and relationships
with organizations in Kentucky as well as with national leaders in the field. Project team members are
frequently contacted by officers of the court, local, state, and federal officials, family members,
educators, and others. Some contacts are requesting technical assistance while others are seeking
collaborative partners or reaching out with networking opportunities. It is undeniable that My Choice
Kentucky has become a go-to resource for people interested in supported decision-making.
While we have accomplished many exciting things over the years, there is still much work to be done.
With an additional year of funding from CCDD, My Choice Kentucky would like to make a more
concerted effort to connect with self-advocacy and family groups. While we have done this sporadically
and informally throughout our existence, we believe strengthening and formalizing those ties will yield
benefits for everyone involved. Additionally, we would like to increase our outreach to Centers for
Independent Living and the Department of Child-Based Services (DCBS). Both of these organizations
provide support for people who at-risk for guardianship and might have limited resources for support.
With the support of CCDD, My Choice Kentucky has been able to grow from a tiny upstart to a project
that is recognized as a leader in supported decision-making. While much as been accomplished there is
still much to do. By empowering those most directly impacted by guardianship, we hope to further
expand the use of alternatives to guardianship and create real systems change.
Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 7/1/23 → 6/30/24 |
Funding
- KY Council on Developmental Disabilities
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