Hi Nancy. This particular question has not come up but other related issues have. We have a working group that includes our Public Guardian and ASAN that have been discussing updating our Guardianship statute to include Supported Decision Making possibilities. The changes are being drafted.
That said, I know that doesn't help those who have already been deemed incompetant and have a legal guardian, but maybe a discussion with your courts may bring change to your statute to alleviate this concern.
Let me know what you come up with so we can monitor our changes, as well. Thanks.
Pat
Hello!
We recently had an interesting question posed to us regarding individuals who are not their own guardian serving as board members or in seats in which they have legal requirements. For example, our self-advocacy organization is a 501(c)3 board and 100% of the board members are individuals with DD, many of whom are not their own guardians. Has anyone tossed around the legal implications of this and found ways to overcome the barriers?
Thanks!
Nancy
Nancy Cronin
Executive Director
Maine Developmental Disabilities Council
207-287-4214