Join The Arc of Colorado in Pueblo to explore supported decision-making (SDM) as a best practice & less-restrictive alternative to guardianship under Colorado law (SB21-075).

The event is FREE & thanks to generous sponsors, a limited number of travel scholarships will be made available for individuals with IDD & their families traveling from more than 50 miles away from the event.

SDM honors inclusion of all Coloradans in decision-making across their lifespan. This ensures dignity of choice, honoring an individual’s will and preference, and maximizing independence by using members of a supportive community to provide integrated decision-making support(s).

*NOTE: A FREE pre-event session with national expert, Jonathan Martinis, will be offered on Friday evening, September 26th from 6pm to 9pm, for all registered participants who are interested! Participation in this pre-event is not required to participate in the SDM Summit.

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SDM Summit keynote speaker and breakout sessions will include:

Jonathan Martinis. Keynote Speaker. Jonathan Martins is a national expert on Supported Decision-Making and the Senior Director for Law and Policy for the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University, leading its efforts to ensure that older adults and people with disabilities have access to the services and supports they need to lead independent, inclusive lives.

Following our morning Plenary Sessions, you won’t to miss our afternoon Breakout Sessions!

Applications of SDM in Special Education and Vocational Rehabilitation (Jonathan Martinis)
Decision-Making Support Tools You Can Use RIGHT NOW (Elizabeth Moran)
Guardianship: He Didn’t Need It (Stephanie & Mathew Coleman)
Applying SDM in Healthcare and Life-Planning (Jonathan Martinis)
Ask The Advocate: How to Use Supported Decision-Making to Help Prevent Falling-off the Cliff at Transition (Matt Cloven)
Defending Against Unwanted Adult Guardianships: Exploring Your Options & Alternatives through Supported Decision-Making (Elizabeth Moran)

…and don’t forget about our Closing Plenary Session: Expert Panel Q&A (featuring ALL of our expert speakers answering YOUR questions from throughout the day!)

We hope to see YOU there!

2025 Supported Decision-Making Summit in Pueblo, CO | The Arc of Colorado