Power of Attorney
"The majority of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities can manage their own affairs with informal assistance and guidance from family, friends, and others. When necessary, people should be aware of and have access to preferred alternatives." One of those alternatives is “Power of Attorney”
A power of attorney authorizes an individual to designate others to advocate on his/her behalf, including making medical and/or financial decisions.
Unlike a guardianship (authority from the court) or a payeeship (authority from the funding source), a power of attorney is given authority by the individual.
An individual can sign a valid power of attorney document if s/he has the capacity to understand what the document says.
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