Decision-Making Supports

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People with IDD have the same right to make decisions about their lives as people without disabilities. It is important to recognize and respect that right.

There are many options for supporting people with IDD to make decisions if needed. It is important that people and their families understand these options and make a plan that works best for that person.

In this resource, learn what supports are available to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities make decisions.

This document is also available in Spanish.

 

Criminal Justice 101

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The criminal justice system is very confusing. It is not easy to understand. People with disabilities often get involved in the system. They can get involved as witnesses, victims, or suspects/defendants. A victim is someone who is hurt when a crime is committed. A suspect or defendant is someone who has been accused of a crime. Topics addressed on this webinar include explaining how one may get involved in the justice system, the stages within the justice system, and the roles of key players within the justice system.

You can view webinar slides here.

Presenters

Reginald Thomas, The Arc’s National Center on Criminal Justice & Disability

Ariel Simms, The Arc’s National Center on Criminal Justice & Disability

For further questions, please email NCCJDinfo@thearc.org.

Fulton v. City of Philadelphia

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State: Pennsylvania

Filed: August 20, 2020

Court: U.S. Supreme Court

Overview: Amicus brief in support of City of Philadelphia’s argument that government contractors are prohibited from discrimination. The brief argues that allowing government contractors to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation by asserting a religious justification for doing so would cause significant harm to people with disabilities and older adults, including those who are LGBTQ.

Excerpt: “Older adults and people with disabilities—including those who identify as LGBTQ—need non-discriminatory access to social services in order to live in the community with dignity and respect. These individuals are particularly reliant on services and supports from government contractors, which provide community-based programming, healthcare, meals, transportation, housing, and other resources…Should the Court rule otherwise, organizations providing important services to older adults and people with disabilities would be given free rein to refuse care, to disrupt services and supports, and to otherwise discriminate based on their religious views, causing severe physical, emotional, and psychological harm to disabled people and older adults.”

Case Documents

Amicus brief

Staying Connected During COVID-19: Tech Resources for Providing Support at a Distance

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In this panel-led webinar, learn about different solutions available to chapters who look to connect and provide supports remotely to the individuals they serve. The 70-minute webinar includes information on technology platforms, best practices in virtual supports, and other vital insights.

 

Presenters

Abe Rafi, Rafi@TheArc.org
Senior Director, Technology Strategy & Programs, The Arc

Topics: Free and low-cost technology | Online Coaching Services

View The Arc’s Online Coaching Service document here.

 

Doug Meeker, doug.meeker@3rbehavioralsolutions.com

CEO, LifeSherpa

Topic: Overview of the LifeSherpa app, which uses video calling, notifications, reminders, and step by step routines that provide effective, secure solutions to managing remote teams and supporting people clients virtually

View LifeSherpa’s presentation here.

 

Maulik Trivedi, MD, maulik.trivedi@stationmd.com

Chief Strategy Officer, StationMD

Topic: Leveraging telehealth technologies to connect remotely to individuals in need of in-home medical care

View StationMD’s presentation here.

 

Byran Dai, hello@daivergent.com

Co-Founder & CEO, Daivergent, Inc.

Topic: Using remote technology to engage people, tap into remote work interfaces, hosting training and delivering curriculum for people during stay at home orders

View Daivergent’s presentation here.

 

If you have questions about these programs, please contact Stephane Leblois at Leblois@TheArc.org.

 

Alternative Day Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Hear from five chapters of The Arc as they describe their steps for redesigning their in-person day programs to virtual learning platforms. This 90-minute webinar includes information on technology platforms, curriculum, staffing, and funding.

Interested in having your own copy of the presentation and documents it mentions? You can download it here.

 

Presenters

Tyler Frazee, tfrazee@stonebelt.org, Lifelong Learning Coordinator
Stone Belt Arc, Indiana
Topic: Facebook Live events

Gabrielle Szarek, gszarek@slarc.org, Director of Transition Services St.
Louis Arc, Missouri
Topic: Inspiring, Engaging and Motivating Virtually

Amber Nelson, anelson@arcofthecapitalarea.org, Director of Art and Education
The Arc of the Capital Area, Texas
Topic: Virtual Education during COVID-19

Joshua Weidenhamer, jweidenhamer@minutemanarc.org, Director of Day Habilitation
Minute Man Arc, Massachusetts
Topic: Who’s Zooming Who? Providing Remote Services Which Keep People Active and Engaged

Susannah Eaton-Ryan, Seaton-ryan@thearcofdelaware.org, Director of Employment and Outreach
The Arc of Delaware, Delaware
Topic: Supported Employment in the Time of Coronavirus

If you have questions about this program, please contact Karen Wolf-Branigin at  wolf-branigin@thearc.org

Haga Que Su Comunidad Sea Contada: Una Guía Para Organizaciones

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Las organizaciones tendrán que estar preparadas para apoyar a sus comunidades en que sean contadas. Aprenda los conceptos básicos del censo, por qué es importante para las personas con discapacidades, y cómo puede participar.

El documento también es disponible en formato Word (descarga directa).

Tu Cuentas! Se Contado.

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Un documento de lenguaje claro para ayudar a entender lo que es el censo, por qué es importante para las personas con discapacidades, y cómo completarlo.

El documento también es disponible en formato Word (descarga directa).

You Count! Be Counted.

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A plain language document to help individuals understand what the census is, why its important for people with disabilities, and how to complete it.

Also available in Microsoft Word (direct download).

What Is the Census?

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The 2020 census is coming! It’s important to be counted. Learn about the census and how to complete it in this video (también disponible en español)