Resource Link

https://www.ohionetworkforinnovation.com/sdmresources

Resource Description

Introduction: The Ohio Network for Innovation (ONI) made a map of resources about supported decision-making. This map helps people learn about and use supported decision-making in their daily lives. The map has links to many helpful websites sorted by different life areas, like health, work, and housing.

Resource Summary

Content Summary: The resource map covers nine main areas of life. In the health area, you can find guides about growing up, talking to doctors, and knowing your rights. There are also tools to help you make your own health choices and work with healthcare providers. For work-related help, the map shows you how to plan for a job. It shows how to learn about work with a disability. It includes links about work rights and getting help to find and keep a job. The education section has tools to help students speak up for themselves and make their own choices. It also gives tips for teachers and helps with school planning meetings. For housing, there are checklists to help you think about what you want in a home. It says how to live with others. The daily living section has worksheets about making choices in different parts of your life. It includes simple charts, videos, and lists of ways to use supported decision-making. The legal section helps lawyers work with people who use supported decision-making. For money matters, there are guides about managing money. This could include picking someone to help you with money. There's also a form to help you make a budget. The aging section has lots of help for older adults. It includes reading materials and videos about making choices as you age. It lists many resources about staying safe, healthy, and independent. For relationships, you can learn about making friends in your community and having healthy relationships. The map also links to the Supported Decision-Making Network of Ohio, which has more tools and guides. All these resources work together to help people understand and use supported decision-making in their everyday lives. They show how to make choices and get support while staying in control of your life.