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Council debates supported decision‑making measure, members ask for clearer statutory language
Summary
Council members discussed a proposed supported decision‑making policy, with questions about implementation, protections, and whether it would be an alternative to guardianship; members requested clearer statutory language and suggested inviting an expert to brief the council.
Members of the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services council held an extended discussion about a proposed supported decision‑making approach and whether the council should endorse it.
Phyllis Simmer raised practical concerns about how a support team would be assembled and guaranteed in practice, asking, "Who's gonna do you see what I'm saying? Who's gonna... how is that assured?" Her questions centered on…
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