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Good decision-making skills are essential for a successful life as an adult. Too often, students with disabilities are not given strategic instruction and opportunities to practice and develop decision-making skills resulting in less independence and greater vulnerability as adults. In this webinar for parents, school professionals, service providers, and students, we will learn about the importance of decision-making skills and strategies for teaching children and youth with disabilities how to develop these skills. We will also learn about New York’s new Supported Decision-Making law and program as an alternative to guardianship for young adults. Learning objectives: Understand the importance of good decision-making skills for students with developmental and emotional disabilities Learn practical ways to develop decision-making skills at school and home for students of all ages Understand what Supported Decision-Making is and how it works Foster self-determination and sound decision-making in adulthood. Presenters: Gina Riley, Ph.D, Assoc. Prof. of Special Education, CUNY – Hunter College Christoper Lyons, CEO, AIM Services, Inc., New York’s Supported Decision-Making Program