Disability Law Center
The Disability Law Center (DLC) is the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency for Massachusetts. DLC is a private, non-profit organization responsible for providing protection and advocacy for the rights of Massachusetts residents with disabilities. DLC receives federal, state and private funding but is not part of the state or federal government. As the P&A, federal law provides DLC extensive access authority.
GATOR (Guardianship Alternatives and Transfer of Rights)
Provides information and resources on guardianship alternatives and transfer-of-rights options for individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts.
Guardianship in Massachusetts
Guardianship is a legal term. Guardianship is when a court decides that a person cannot make their own decisions. The court then gives someone else (a guardian) the power to make decisions for the person.
Guardianship is not the Only Option - A presentation by The Center for Public Representation
A Power Point presentation examining alternatives to Guardianship in Massachusetts.
Learn About Guardianship
A 1-page guide that explains Guardianship.
Learn About Supported Decision Making
A 1-page guide that explains what Supported Decision Making is.
Northeast Legal Aid
Northeast Legal Aid and Northeast Justice Center provide free legal assistance to vulnerable low-income individuals or elders, to help them meet their basic needs, protect their legal rights, and advocate for fairer systems.
Samples of Decision Making Forms
Some samples of Decision Making forms you might encounter in Massachusetts provided by the Center for Public Representation.