Alternatives to Guardianship

There has been an increase in discussion around parents and caregivers seeking guardianship for their adult child with a developmental disability. This webcast will help families understand the implications of guardianship and how it is usually unnecessary. It will also delve into decision making alternatives in Ontario and different ways to think about a person’s rights and ability to make their own decisions.

This webcast will:

• Help people and families better understand where guardianship would be necessary and where it probably isn’t
• Explain decision-making alternatives in Ontario
• Provide alternative ways of thinking about a person’s ability and right to make their own decision
• Explain the drawbacks to guardianship
  

A live Q&A will follow the webcast.  The webcast will be recorded and made available following the live event for one month.  

Location: Virtual/Online