Workbook
If you have been placed under guardianship advocacy or guardianship, or you are interested in learning more about your civil rights and building abilities, please click here to find more information about the Developing Abilities and Restoring Rights workbook.
Support Guide
If you are interested in assisting someone to become more involved in making decisions or you have been asked to support an assist an individual, please click here to find more information about the Developing Abilities and Restoring Rights guide. You may be a parent or other support member, guardian advocate, guardian, friend, teacher, service provide, support coordinator, or community professional.
Legal Manual
Developing Abilities and Restoring Rights: A Manual for Legal Professionals is a manual designed for attorneys, judges, examiners and guardians involved in the Florida guardianship process. Please click here to find more information.
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