Guardianship vs, Power of Attorney: Who Decides Who Decides?

part of the Our Parallel Paths podcast series

Recording Date: January 30, 2026

Transcript: Download transcript HERE.

Keywords:

disability, guardianship, power of attorney, POS, dignity of risk, decision making, choice, presume competence, Gerry Arango Deely, Our Parallel Paths, coming of age, transition

Episode summary:

This episode of "Our Parallel Paths: A Future for My Loved One With a Disability... and For Me!" explores the critical legal question of "who decides who decides" for adults with intellectual disabilities. Host Dr. Geralyn Arango Deely examines two primary legal tools available to families: Guardianship and Power Of Attorney (POA).

Topical Index:

• Introductions [00:00]

• The Concern [01:22]

• Information Gathering [07:20]

• Defining Guardianship [08:11]

• Defining Power Of Attorney [10:52]

• Comparing the Two [12:12]

• Who Decides Who Decides? [14:04]

• Closing [19:40]

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William Moved Himself... An Update with Terri Brewer

Part of Our Parallel Paths Podcast Series

_Recording Date: _04/23/2026

Transcript: Download Transcript Here!

_Keywords: _Disability, Artist William Brewer, Independence, Advocacy, Dignity of Risk, Our Parallel Paths, Terry Brewer

_Episode Summary: _Geralyn revisits Terri Brewer, the mother of artist William Brewer, with an intellectual disability, who recently transitioned from the family home into his own apartment. They discuss how Pennsylvania's housing pilot program, assistive technology, and waiver services made William's dream of independent living a reality, and what that journey looked like for the whole family. This inspiring episode is one you won't want to miss.

Topical Index:

• Opening and Introductions [00:00]
• Recap of Previous Episode [01:22]
• William's Classroom Move [03:03]
• A Day in the Life [06:22]
• William's Move to Independent Living [06:57]
• William's Daily Life and Adjustment [19:24]
• Impacts on Terri and Her Family [37:18]
• Resources for other Families [42:34]
• What is Next? [46:35]
• Closing [51:02]

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