HCBS Settings Rule
A few years ago, ASAN created a 36 pages toolkit focused on how the Home and Community-Based Services Settings Rule helps us live in the community. Community living means being…
Read MoreRoe v. Wade
What is Roe v. Wade? What does it mean if the US Supreme Court overturns this decision? How will this change the way we get healthcare? The goal of this…
Read MoreSupported Decision Making: How is it the same or different than Alternatives to Guardianship?
GMSA created this resource to explain alternatives to guardianship and why they are important. 1) Why Guardianship Should Be The Last Resort 2) Supported Decision Making 3) Alternatives To Guardianship
Read MoreA Plain Language Guide About Ableism & Violence
GMSA teamed up with partners to make a booklet about ableism and violence. We wrote it for people with disabilities to understand ableism. Ableism may be a new word to…
Read MoreInformation for STUDENTS and FAMILIES About Alternatives To Guardianship For Education Decisions
After a student turns 18, who gets to make decisions about their education? When a student turns 18 they get to make their own decisions. This includes school decisions. But,…
Read MoreInformation for People with Disabilities and Their Families About Using Alternatives To Guardianship For Financial Decisions
After a person turns 18, who gets to make decisions about how they spend and save money? When a person turns 18, they get to make their own decisions about…
Read MorePlain Language Booklet on Racism and Police Violence
This resource is a plain language booklet about anti-Black racism, police violence, and what you can do to stop it. There is a lot to know about racism and police…
Read MoreGreen Mountain Self-Advocates Speaks Out Against Police Brutality June 2020
GMSA makes statements when we see something wrong in the world. On June 1, 2020, our board talked about “police brutality.” This has been a real issue in the lives…
Read MoreVideo – Stimulus Checks and Representative Payees: What You Need to Know
This resource is a video. Because of the COVID-19 the government sent $1,200 to people all over the country. This money is called a Stimulus check. This video is for…
Read MorePart 9: Know Your Rights: Bringing a Supporter to a Hospital or a Doctor’s Office
On June 9, 2020, the Office of Civil Rights made it clear that all people with disabilities are allowed to bring a supporter with them when in a hospital or…
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