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Which of the following are considered developmental disabilities?
Examples of developmental disabilities include autism, behavior disorders, brain injury, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, intellectual disability, and spina bifida. For more information, see the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 .
How to file for guardianship of a developmentally disabled person?
To initiate guardianship, it must first be established that the adult is incapacitated. The court appoints an attorney to represent the interests of the potentially disabled adult. If the court finds the individual unable to make and understand their own decisions, the process to appoint a guardian moves forward.
What is the conflict of interest in guardianship?
Adult guardianship presents a central ethical challenge: balancing the need to protect the ward with the necessity of respecting their autonomy. Guardianship cases often arise when an individual lacks the capacity to make informed decisions about their care.
What is a better alternative to guardianship?
Guardians conflict of interest. Guardians must avoid conflicts of interest that could compromise their ability to act in the wards best interests. The law mandates that guardians act for the wards benefit and avoid any personal interests that affect their decision-making.
When should we not support guardianship?
Guardianship should be a last resort because it removes the individuals legal rights and restricts the persons independence and self-determination. It should be used only when there are no suitable less restrictive options. Alternatives to guardianship can include: Supported decision-making.
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Supported decision-making or SDM is an alternative to guardianship where individuals retain their right to make decisions for themselves, with the support of trusted individuals they choose.
What are the different types of guardianship in Georgia?
There are two main types of guardianship: of the person and of the property. A guardianship of the person may remove from the incapacitated person the power to contract marriage, to make other contracts, to consent to medical treatment, to establish a residence, and to bring or defend an action in court.
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by JC Timmons 2022 What is guardianship? Guardianship is a legal term. Guardianship is when a court decides that a person cannot make their own decisions.
A petition for the appointment of a guardian and/or conservator can be filed with a probate court pursuant to the Disabled Adults and Elder Persons Protection
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