Article 12 of the Convention requires sate parties recognize that persons with disabilities enjoy legal capacity on equal basis with others in all aspects of life and it obliges State Parties to take appropriate measures to provide access by persons with disabilities to the support they may requiere in exercisisn their legal capcity.This means that governments must recognize that all people even those who have difficulty communicating or being understood by others have the same right to make decisions on their own behalf as anyone else. It also means that governments have a responsibility to provide access to supported decision making not substitute decision making.
Inclusion International members have many good examples of successful models of supported decision making. Governments and advocates are looking for practical knowledge and experiences in supported decision making: Share your stories and experiences here.
What models of supported decision making have you been involved in?
Are these models recognized in law or legislation?
What have been the challenges in supported decision-making practices?
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Inclusion Europe is organising an important European congress on this issue between 10 till 12 May 2007 in Warsaw. For more information, have a look at www.EuropeInAction.org
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