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Making Wise Choices: Guardianship Training Workshops sponsored by the
Individuals with developmental disabilities and families are frequently confused and intimidated by the legal system in the State of Florida. They lack the information and tools to understand alternatives to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities or to navigate the complex legal system. Through these workshops, families will become more informed about how to protect and preserve the rights of people with developmental disabilities. There is also a real scarcity of attorneys who are knowledgeable about the legal issues relating to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Many probate attorneys and judges are simply not familiar with the Guardian Advocacy Statute (F.S. 393) as a less intrusive form of guardianship. Neither are they aware of the nuances of wording, so critical for the effective use of special needs trusts to protect benefits for, and the continued community involvement of, individuals with these lifelong disabilities. The Wise Choices workshops give family members, individuals with disabilities, attorneys, judges, professional guardians, support coordinators and other professionals the opportunity to learn about developmental disabilities, options for Florida guardianships, and the appropriate use of special needs trusts and wills. The Friday sessions are structured for lawyers and other professionals. The Saturday sessions are geared to family members and individuals with disabilities. Workshops for Families and individuals with Disabilities Still have Questions? Please contact Carol Sutton at:
A Special Thanks to the following Sponsors:
ADVOCACY CENTER for PERSONS with DISABILITIES
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FLORIDA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL, INC.
