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 Everyone makes decisions everyday. Some decisions are small while others are large.
Sometimes we need help from others to help us make decisions.
There are decision-making principles to keep in mind when making a decision with your team. Decision-Making Principles: •Everyone has the right to make their own decision(s) especially about things that affect them. •Every effort should be made to support people to make their decisions: This means you're allowed to have help in making your decisions. •Capacity should be assumed and is decision specific: This means that a person is assumed to be competent no matter what the circumstance. •Decision making is a skill we learn: Decision making is something we practice to get better at. So, when we have large decisions we are able to decide easier. People have the right to:
Sample Decision-Making Agreements can be found here: Decision-Making Agreement 1 Decision-Making Agreement 2 Charting the LifeCourse provides a decision making portfolio. It can be found here: LifeCourse Decision-Making Portfolio Charting the LifeCourse also provides an assessment to figure out what supports are needed to make decisions in all areas of your life. It can be found here: LifeCourse Decision-Making Assessment Sometimes when we have to make a decision it is helpful to make a pros and cons list. It's helps if you weigh the positives and negatives to each solution. It's best if you pick the best choice for you. It also helps if you don't put off or procrastinate in making the decision. A decision-making worksheet can be found below: Decision-Making Worksheet  Why is this important? •This is YOUR life. You get to make the decisions. •You can lead your plan •You can have help/someone else can lead •You can have family advocates •You can have training to help you advocate •You have the right not to have negative consequences (effect) by speaking up •You may choose how long and how often you meet Sources: http://www.lifecoursetools.com/lifecourse-library/exploring-the-life-domains/supported-decision-making/ https://www.idaholegalaid.org/sites/idaholegalaid.org/files/Supported%20Decision%20Making%20-%20An%20Alternative%20to%20Guardianship%20-%20A%20Self-Advocate%27s%20Guide.pdf Expectations Matter : My Life, My Choice, My Plan 2 hour module Person-Centered Planning Training Shared Support Maryland, Inc. Current Trainings
SYKESVILLE, MD—The Life Skills & Social Studio is coming to Downtown Sykesville as an extension of Barrier-Free—a non-profit, disability service organization that provides inclusive art, self-advocacy, and social programming to the community for adults with disabilities. The Life Skills & Social Studio was created out of a need for more creative and innovative programming throughout the Howard, Carroll, Frederick, and Montgomery county areas. “Our premise surrounds neurodiversity” states Britt Burr, original founder of Barrier-Free. “Our goal is to combine elements of social practice and integration along with expressive arts opportunities.”  “It combines the best of both worlds” replies Lauren Burr, Executive Director, “It will have the inclusive practices we know and love along with that social club feel.” “With the added bonus of life skills heavily sprinkled in!” Adds Britt. Both Lauren and Britt encourage Sykesville and the surrounding communities to join them at The Studio’s Open Houses on Sunday, May 16th from 1-3pm and Tuesday, May 18th from 4-6pm. “Everyone has been really welcoming to us so far and we’d love the opportunity to meet them face-to-face. Just drop in and say hello and check out the space.” says Lauren. Interested parties are encouraged to check out The Life Skills & Social Studio at Barrier-Free’s website at www.BarrierFreeMD.com. “Please reach out to us with any questions.” states Britt, “We want to make this affordable and accessible for all.” Britt and Lauren can be reached at [email protected] or welcome a text/call anytime at 301-799-8669.  Join us at an upcoming Info Session or Open House.
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We are proud to be funded in part by a Community Arts Development Grant from the Carroll County Arts Council and the Maryland State Arts Council
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We are proud to be funded in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council
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