PPT-GUARDIANSHIP

Trends Practice Aspirations Judge Dixie Park Stark County Probate Court 36 million Americans are 65 years old or older. ENDURING POWERS OF GUARDIANSHIP The Public Advocate provides a telephone advisory s ervice 1300 858 455 that provides information about enduring powers of guardianship Recorded information including answers to a Robin Resnick. Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania. 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 500. Philadelphia, PA 19107-4705. 215-238-8070. Is guardianship necessary?. Guardianship should be option of last . Kim . Allshouse. , MSW, MA. Private Guardianship for Adults with Developmental Disability. Who might need a guardian?. A guardian can be appointed for a person 18 years or older with a diagnosed developmental disability. 2015. WHAT’S NEW!. Richard LaVallo. Legal Director. Disability Rights Texas. rlavallo@drtx.org . 1. Reforming Guardianship in Texas. The 84. th. Legislature passed four bills protecting the rights of persons with disabilities in the guardianship system:. Michelle Chaffee, JD. Public Guardian, . Director of the Office of Public Guardian. September 2016. FebFfe. Office of Public Guardian. Creation of the Office of Public Guardian LB 920 (2014)- Senator Coash. Ombudsman. Continuing Education. Objective. Preparation for advocacy related to new guardianship standards. 04/03/2015. Background. 04/03/2015. Definitions. “. Best interest” means the course of action that maximizes what is best for a ward, including consideration of the . Planning Ahead. 7 augst2013. The . information provided in this session is for information purposes . only. . It . must not be relied on as legal . advice.. You should seek legal advice about your own particular circumstances.. Robin Shaffert. Senior Executive Officer, . Individual . &. Family Support. July 18, 2017. Promoting Autonomy. The Arc (in collaboration with AAIDD) adopted a new position statement entitled, “Autonomy, Decision-Making Supports, and Guardianship”. hen you are . Guardian of the Estate. 1. Before Accepting the Position. After Accepting the Position. The First 90 Days. 4 Must Do Steps. Guardian Reports. Initial Report. Standby Guardian. Annual Reports. Supported Decision Making Plan – Implementation Tools. David Lord, Disability Rights Washington, . davidl@dr-wa.org. Eileen Schock, Elder Law Attorney, . eschock@wavecable.com. WINGS 3/17/2016 . General. Disabled Persons. Welcome. Part 1: Guardianship terms. Part 2: Role, powers, and duties of guardians of the person. Part 3: Role, powers, and duties of guardians of the property. Part 4: Abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Disabled Persons. Welcome. Part 1: Guardianship Terms. Part 2: Role, powers, and duties. Part 3: Government Benefits. Part 4: Abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Part 5: Changes to the guardianship. Part 1: Guardianship Terms. Chair, State Affairs Committee. National Guardianship Association. Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: Person-Centered Practices and the Fulfillment of the American Dream. When in the Course of human events. (Information about guardianship that you want but are afraid to ask For). Presenter:. Disability Rights South Dakota. What happens when a child turns 18 years old?. Upon turning age 18, all children – including children with disabilities - legally are considered an “adult.” For children with disabilities, this also means that there is a transfer of rights from parent to child. .