How supported decision‑making works for everyone, including people with complex support needs?

This is what we will talk about on 12-13 May.

Join us online to:

👥 Learn about supported decision‑making, including for people with complex support needs.

🗣️ Hear from a self‑advocate who challenged guardianship.

🤝 Discuss the role of families and support persons.

⚖️ Learn how laws on legal capacity are changing in Europe.

🇪🇺 Discuss what is happening at EU level.

The event brings together experiences, practice, and policy to reflect on what works, what does not, and what still needs to change.

🗓️ 12-13 May 2026

🕙 10:00-13:00 (Brussels time) | Online

➡️ Register here.

What is this about?

We will talk about legal capacity and supported decision-making.

This means, we will talk about how people with intellectual disabilities can best make their own choices and get the support they need to decide for themselves.

Day 1

• Learn how supported decision-making works in real life
• Hear from people who challenged guardianship systems
• Share what is happening in different countries

Day 2

• • Learn how laws are changing in Europe
  • See what works and what does not
  • Talk about what should happen next