Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry
Nidus is a non-profit, charitable organization incorporated in 1995 by community organizations and citizens involved in reform of adult guardianship legislation. Nidus was established as a resource for informing and assisting the public with Representation Agreements and other personal planning tools.
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This fact sheet provides an overview of Enduring Power of Attorney as a tool for financial and legal planning. It provides examples. It answers basic questions such as when does it come into effect, when does it end, ... + more details
From Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and RegistrySubtopics: planning for your future; planning for your future
This Nidus fact sheet is an introduction to the Representation Agreement which is governed by the Representation Agreement Act. It describes the areas of authority that may be included in a Representation Agreement, the ... + more details
From Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and RegistrySubtopics: abuse & neglect; abuse & neglect; access to medical records; making decisions about medical care; mental health; patients rights; planning for your future; planning for your future; rights & protection from discrimination; when an adult is not capable; when an adult is not capable + all subtopics
Use this handy tool to provide information for your representative or attorney in case they need to manage your affairs if you become incapable. + more details
From Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and RegistrySubtopics: making decisions about medical care; planning for your future; planning for your future + all subtopics
An introduction to representation agreements and how they are different from adult guardianship. This video highlights representation agreements as a legal tool for supported decision making. + more details
From Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and RegistrySubtopics: civil liberties; planning for your future; planning for your future; when an adult is not capable; when an adult is not capable + all subtopics
An educational video that covers how Representation Agreements are a legal alternative to Adult Guardianship (Committeeship). The video tells the story of Bruce, an adult with a developmental disability who needs ... + more details
From Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and RegistrySubtopics: civil liberties; planning for your future; planning for your future; when an adult is not capable; when an adult is not capable + all subtopics
This video provides some basic information about setting up a representation agreement with "section 7 standard powers". Standard powers cover major and minor health care and personal care matters including medications, ... + more details
From Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and RegistrySubtopics: access to medical records; making decisions about medical care; patients rights; planning for your future; planning for your future; when an adult is not capable; when an adult is not capable + all subtopics
This fact sheet provides basic information on some popular registries in BC, such as the Nidus Registry, the Organ Donor Registry, the Wills Registry, and the Land Title Registry. The Nidus Registry keeps a record of ... + more details
From Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and RegistrySubtopics: planning for your future
Use this personal planning tool to provide guidance to your personal supporters in the event they need to act as your representative or attorney if you become incapable due to illness, injury or disability. + more details
From Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and RegistrySubtopics: abuse & neglect; abuse & neglect; making decisions about medical care; mental health; patients rights; planning for your future; planning for your future; rights & protection from discrimination + all subtopics
At this link, you will find legal forms for Representation Agreements and information on the form for an Enduring Power of Attorney. You will also find information to help you determine which form fits your situation ... + more details
From Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and RegistrySubtopics: planning for your future; planning for your future; when an adult is not capable; when an adult is not capable + all subtopics
This fact sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and representation agreements. A representation agreement is a legal tool for when you need help to make decisions ... + more details
From Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and RegistrySubtopics: access to medical records; making decisions about medical care; mental health; planning for your future; when an adult is not capable + all subtopics