Session Description:

I DECIDE Georgia is a coalition of advocates, organizations, and allies who believe that every adult can make important life decisions, supported by people they trust, in order to live a life of dignity and autonomy. This session is designed specifically for people with disabilities, their families and supporters to explore the variety of decision-making options available to support a full, meaningful, and good life. We will discuss the principles of Supported Decision-Making, ideas for practice, and some of the unintended consequences of guardianship. Attendees will also hear from a Youth Ambassador and their family about their lived experience using Supported Decision-Making.

About our Presenter: Dana Lloyd is a seasoned human services professional with over two decades of dedicated experience in progressive social justice leadership. With a strong commitment to advocating for and serving individuals who are societally distanced and devalued, Dana strives to mitigate individual and systemic harm experienced by people with disabilities.  Dana currently serves as director of Community Engagement and Outreach at the Georgia Advocacy Office, Georgia’s Protection and Advocacy system. This is a new role after 3 years as the director of the Developmental Disabilities program. Dana also leads Georgia’s Supported Decision-Making coalition and is a state team lead for the Administration on Community Living’s Center on Youth Voice Youth Choice, a national youth-led Supported Decision-Making Project.