Carol Gill Authority Individuals have the authority to determine and direct their lives, including controlling their money, registering to vote and entering into contracts for activities such as buying a home or marriage. They also have authority to decide how funds available for their support will be used. Funds are assigned to individuals based on support agreements developed by individuals and funders. Individuals use funds to purchase the supports they require and can select and direct their support providers at the level they choose. Fiscal intermediaries are available to assist individuals with the administrative tasks associated with employing support providers and paying for supports.
Fiscal intermediaries are conflict of interest free.
Support Individuals with disabilities may desire support to care for themselves and meaningfully participate in their communities. Each individual can determine the unique supports that work for him or her. Trusted others may assist individuals to identify life goals and supports that are needed, to develop individual support plans and budgets, to prepare advanced directives or to choose other trusted individuals to assist in the management of their plans and resources. Those who assist focus on providing individuals with support and access to life opportunities at their highest potential. Independent brokers are also available to assist individuals to design, arrange and manage their supports.