I know this is a bit dated, but I'm wondering what everyone's thoughts are on this movement, or conservatorship in general? Conservatorship is getting a bad rap in the news and media lately (did anyone else see 'I Care a Lot'?), but I'm sure there are cases in which it is appropriate.
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I want you to consider the social model of disability. Also, I don't know what was her certain disorders but as I understand she was diagnosed with some mental disorders which can be accepted under the term disability as an intellectual disability. Actually, living independently does not mean not getting any help. Anyone can need help, even people may seek aid for certain tasks. The important point thing is not to impose anything on the person with a disability and not to set rules without considering the requests and needs of the person. I don't support that she needed 13 years of guardship. After she was found a disabled person, there were strict rules for her. Basically, her freedom was extremely limited so she couldn’t make decisions by herself. She obeyed take permission of her legal guardian for many things. For instance, she was not able to manage her financial situation as she would. Even she had to express her request for getting married.