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International recognition for Nidus and the Representation Agreement Act of BC

The broader context

A Scientific Advisory Board to the World Future Council  has chosen the Representation Agreement Act as the best policy in the world for recognizing the right to support in personal decision making and avoiding guardianship. As reported in the October issue of  the Nidus newsletter, the Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry has been recognized as  the organization that has been the main driver behind the creation of the Act, and as the leading expert on this unique  BC policy.

 

Recognizing the capacity of all people to direct their lives, a Representation Agreement is a legal document available to adults in BC for personal planning. It allows you to authorize one or more personal supporters to be your representative to help you manage your affairs and, if necessary, to make decisions on your behalf in case of illness, injury, or disability.

A great introduction to Representation Agreements is provided in this Nidus fact sheet. RepAgreementFactSheet

 

 

Looking for more? Check out these helpful resources from Nidus- including how-to’s, legal forms, videos, and more – on Clicklaw.bc.ca.

Epilepsy and the Law

New on Clicklaw

Epilepsy and the LawWhat are the legal rights of a person with epilepsy in BC? This important question is addressed in a new resource just added to Clicklaw, Epilepsy and the Law. This comprehensive book is over 100 pages long and was produced by the Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson’s Centre (VEPC) with funding from the Law Foundation of BC. It provides legal information on everyday issues such as disability benefits, employment rights, housing, driving restrictions, family law issues, and many others.

 “This book is a valuable resource to the approximately 40,000 individuals in BC living with epilepsy, along with police, lawyers and advocates,” says David Medler, president of VEPC. “Too often people with epilepsy face legal problems due to others’ misunderstandings of epilepsy. This book goes a long way to help people understand epilepsy and the rights of those living with the condition.”