In this episode, Kim Roots, Executive Officer of Side By Side Advocacy, explores what supported decision making truly requires – not just tools and techniques, but time, trust and a deep knowledge of the person.

Through three case studies, Kim shows what this looks like in practice:

• Robert, whose rapid speech was often dismissed, but who had very clear views about his life
• Rebecca, whose behaviour made sense once her history was understood, and
• Ralph, whose advocate chose to treat his internet relationship as real rather than overrule his judgement.

You can watch Kim's presentation on our website.

Click here to read the transcript of this episode. Please note that the transcript provided may contain occasional errors.

On our website, you'll also find

· all the presentations from our Safeguarding the Future conference in 2024

· resources about safeguarding, planning and building good lives for people with disability

· events related to topics relevant to people with disability and their families seeking to enjoy a typical life

Many thanks to Osher Marks, who is the voice of this season of the Imagine More podcast.