Guardianship, Supported Decision-Making and Other Tools

This free educational webinar features Danielle Tolzmann, Executive Director of Family Voices of Wisconsin. Family Voices is a family-run organization that empowers parents and guardians to navigate health care and community support systems with confidence.

Family Voices of Wisconsin supports families who have children with disabilities and special health care needs, guiding families on their own leadership and advocacy journeys — visit familyvoiceswi.org for fact sheets, newsletters, and online learning. As a teen becomes an adult, families may wonder who will make important decisions. This session explains the steps for guardianship, questions to consider when deciding whether it is the right fit, and other options such as supported decision-making and financial tools. Register to receive the recording if you cannot attend live.

In this webinar, you will learn:

• ✓The steps for pursuing guardianship
• ✓Questions to consider when deciding whether guardianship is the right fit
• ✓Other options, including supported decision-making
• ✓Financial tools that can support a young adult
• ✓How each option can provide support while allowing the young adult to direct their own life as much as possible

Who should attend:

• ✓Parents and guardians of teenagers and young adults with disabilities
• ✓Families preparing for the transition to adulthood
• ✓Caregivers weighing guardianship against other supports
• ✓Anyone curious about supported decision-making and financial tools