Understanding the laws related to decision making in Ontario can be overwhelming for most people. This session will highlight the provisions of the Health Care Consent Act and the Substitute Decisions Act as they relate to individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families, as well as the implications on service providers. In particular, the session will focus on explaining the limits of the current legislation relating to matters affecting people’s property and personal care. In addition, ideas and options for law reform, especially with respect to supported decision making options, will be raised and discussed.

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