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Floridians With Disabilities Applaud New Law Protecting Their Rights

“Those new protections are listed under a Florida law that took effect this week. 
Under the law, courts are now required to consider what’s known as “supportive decision-making agreements” before they place someone in legal guardianship, allowing people with disabilities to appoint helpers for certain jobs.”

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By Sabrina Maggiore, Charles Frazier, WFTV Channel 9 Orlando