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Overview
It was not long ago that the concepts of “supported decision-making” and “inclusive legal capacity” were known mainly as radical ideas in the discourse of a few activists and academics.
There followed a period of innovative research and pilot programmes around the world, setting out to demonstrate and validate a real and viable alternative to the traditional approaches of guardianship and best-interests decision-making.
We are now living through an exciting new period in which these concepts are taking their place in statutes and civil codes around the world.
About the course
The Autonomy Project Summer School in The Theory, Practice and Politics of Supported Decision-Making - International and Cross-Cultural Perspectives at the University of Essex brings together leading activists who have helped to achieve this remarkable result.
They will be joined by an international group of students, researchers, policy makers, and frontline professionals in medicine, law, and social work, along with service users, civil servants and government officials.
We will review recent progress and setbacks, reflect on lessons learned, review the most recent research, and work together to plot the way forward.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:- How are laws here in the UK and around the world being reformed to achieve greater inclusion for persons living with disabilities?
- How can concrete practices of care be modified to ensure respect for the human rights of care recipients?
- What does it mean to respect for the rights, will and preferences of persons in care settings?
- How should practices of supported decision-making and advance choices be regulated?
- What is the state-of-the-art in research on interpretative support for the exercise of legal capacity?
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Policy View 57 other Short Courses in Public Policy in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- It is an ideal course for students, researchers, policy makers, and frontline professionals in medicine, law and social work, as well as activists and service users, civil servants and legislators.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Colchester
660 - 1140 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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