Webinar, November 4, 2026, with the Charles River Center in Needham, MA. Part of the Charles River Center’s Family Training Series. Presented by Annette M. Hines, Esq., Special Needs Law Group. Participants will learn key aspects of decision-making support, including the purpose and limitations of guardianship, alternatives to guardianship, and approaches that promote independence, self-determination, and person-centered planning for individuals with disabilities
Participants will learn:
- Common guardianship, decision-making, and support-related terms and definitions
- The role, responsibilities, and limitations of a guardian
- The role of evaluations and factors to consider when guardianship may be appropriate
- Alternatives to guardianship, including supported decision-making and other less restrictive options
- Strategies for honoring choices, independence, and the dignity of risk
Registration is required.

