Capacity Assessment Workgroup


Capacity Assessment Workgroup An Advisory Committee of Spectrum Institute Suggested Readings It is suggested that members of the workgroup read the following materials. They are relevant to our study of capacity assessments in probate conservatorship proceedings. Some are marked as highly recommended while others are marked as optional. Such documents will sent via email to members from time to time. They will also be posted on this page so that others can become familiar with the background information, scholarly articles, commentaries, statutes, court cases, and other information that guide our study.
Reading Materials #1 Global & National Views 4-6-19	Reading Materials #2 UN CRPD Treaty Posted 4-8-19 Update on Austria 4-15-2019	Reading Materials #3 World Congress Updates 4-12-19
Reading Materials #4 Excerpts from ABA/APA Assessment Handbook for Psychologists 4-14-19	Reading Materials #5 Excerpts from ABA/APA Assessment Handbook for Lawyers 4-23-19	Reading Materials #6 Excerpts from ABA Assessment Handbook for Judges 4-30-19
Reading Materials #7 Supreme Court Brief and Judicial Council Report 9-20-19	Reading Materials #8 ADA, Capacity Assessments, Less Restrictive Alternatives 10-4-19	Reading Materials #9 The Role of Supported Decision-Making in the Capacity Assessment Process 10-25-19
Reading Materials #10 Regional Centers and the Capacity Assessment Process 11-8-19	Reading Materials #11 State Laws Relevant to Capacity Assessments 11-22-19	Reading Materials #12 Capacity to Consent to Sexual Activity 11-29-19
Reading Materials #13 Capacity to Consent to Marriage 12-8-19	Reading Materials #14 Capacity to Make Social Decisions 12-15-19	Reading Materials #15 Capacity to Make Medical Decisions 1-15-20 Addendum
Reading Materials #16 Capacity to Make Financial Decisions 1-19-20	Reading Materials #17 Capacity to Make Decisions on Residence 1-21-20	Reading Materials #18 Capacity to Make Educational Decisions 1-22-20
Reading Materials #19 Capacity to Retain Voting Rights 1-22-20	Reading Materials #20 Capacity to Waive Statutory and Constitutional Rights 1-23-20	Reading Materials #21 Capacity Assessments by Court Investigators 1-24-20
Reading Materials #22 Social Worker Role in Supported Decision-Making 1-26-20	Reading Materials #23 Litigation Capacity and GAL Appointments 4-13-20