Creating clear pathways for independent, supported or substitute decision-making
through training, research and advocacy
A person often cannot self-identify when they are incapable of making decisions for themselves - this creates a vulnerable situation. Because they have to rely on their substitute decision maker (i.e. POA) and the Canadian business to help protect a vulnerable person from being taken advantage of.
Yet, behind the scenes, there’s a big crack in the system.
There is no reliable way to confirm if supported or substitute decision making is made at the right time or by the right person.
Conduct research relating to Incapacity Literacy including reducing the variability in the outcomes of decision-making capacity screening and assessment.
Appropriately protect the autonomy of vulnerable people by providing Incapacity Literacy resources.
Promote awareness of Incapacity Literacy across the decision-making network.
Advocate and support Incapacity Literacy based initiatives.
Working with organizations, associations or membership groups to provide evidence based training and certification models related to Incapacity Literacy.
working definition
The acquired knowledge of health, financial, and legal information needed to plan for one's own possible incapacity and the skills to respond to incapacity in others across the spectrum of decision-making; to appropriately promote personal autonomy while protecting those vulnerable to risk of harm with supported or substitute decision-making.
The Canadian Centre for Decision-Making Capacity is a non-profit dedicated to advancing Incapacity Literacy through research, education, and advocacy to create clear pathways for independent, supported or substitute decision-making.
All Canadians, including people who live with disabilities, have the knowledge of their health, financial, and legal information to plan for their future incapacity.
Contact us to learn more about our initiatives and join the advisory or research committee.
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contact@incapacityliteracy.org
(289) 802-2397
