Values and Individual Rights

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Values:

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.