If a judge decides someone is not able to make their own decisions, the person can be placed under a court-appointed guardianship, which is also known as a conservatorship. Some states allow less-restrictive alternatives, but it's unclear how widely they're used.

COVID-19 in group homes has been a national concern. New research shows people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who live in group homes in New York were more likely to contract and die of the disease.