Guardianship takes away a person's ability to make choices about his or her life. There are other options which place fewer restrictions on a person with a disability that should be considered before deciding to appoint a guardian. This section provides information about guardianship and its alternatives.
Resources
Someone Applied to Be My Guardian. What Happens Next and What are My Rights? (December 2018)
Guardianship: What are Some Alternatives to Guardianship? (September 2019)
Guardianship: What If My Guardian is Making Bad Decisions or Doing Something Wrong? (September 2019)
Guardianship: How Can I End My Guardianship? (September 2019)
Guardianship: How Can I Prepare for My Guardianship Hearing? (September 2019)
Ohio's New Rules for Adult Guardianship (2015)
What You Should Know about Ohio's New Guardianship Rules If You Have a Guardian (2015)