I need a nice short paragraph to introduce the Values and Individual rights of Developmental Disability Service Recipients page . . .
Values:
- Person-Centered focus
- Person-Friendly information
- Individual choices
- Oppo1tunities
- Respect
- Safety and security
- Professionalis1n
- Innovation
- Effective service planning
- Quality improvement
- Risk identification and planning
- Staff training
- Access to reliable information
- Stakeholder input
Individual rights of Developmental Disability Service Recipients:
- To be treated with respect & dignity
- To have the same legal rights & responsibilities as any other person unless limited by law
- To receive services regardless of gender, race, creed, marital status, national origin, disability or age
- To be free from abuse, neglect & exploitation
- To receive appropriate, quality services in accordance with an ISP
- To receive services & supports in the most integrated & least restrictive setting appropriate for the person's needs
- To have access to DMRS rules, policies & procedures
- To have access to personal records & to have services explained in an easily understandable manner
- To have personal records maintained confidentially
- To own & control personal property, including money
- To have choices & make decisions
- To have privacy
- To receive unopened mail
- To have access to information & records re: expenditures of funds for services provided
- To associate, publicly or private, with friends, family, & others
- To have intimate relationships with other people of their own choosing
- To practice the religion or faith of one's choosing
- To be free from inappropriate use of physical or chemical restraint
- To have access to transportation & environments used by the general public
- To be fairly compensated for employment
- To seek resolution of rights violations or quality of care issues without retaliation.