The rights of an individual
with developmental disabilities include,
but are not limited to:
The right to be treated
at all times with courtesy, respect and
with full recognition of his or her dignity
and individuality.
The right to an appropriate,
safe and sanitary living environment that
complies with local, state and federal
standards and recognizes a person’s
needs for privacy and independence.
The right to adequate
food that meets accepted standards of
nutrition.
The right to practice
the religion of his or her choice or to
abstain from the practice of religion.
The right of timely
access to appropriate medical and dental
treatment.
The right of access
to necessary ancillary services including,
but not limited to, occupational therapy,
physical therapy, speech therapy, behavior
modification and other psychological services.
The right to receive
appropriate care and treatment in the
least intrusive manner.
The right to privacy
including periods of privacy and places
of privacy.
The right to communicate
freely with persons of his or her choice
in any reasonable manner he or she may
choose.
The right to ownership
and use of personal possessions to maintain
individuality and personal dignity.
The right to social
interaction with members of both sexes.
The right to access
opportunities that enable individuals
to develop their full human potential.
The right to pursue
vocational opportunities that will promote
and enhance economic independence.
The right to be treated
equally as citizens under the law.
The right to be free
from emotional, psychological and physical
abuse.
The right to participate
in appropriate programs of education,
training, social development, habilitation
and in programs of reasonable recreation.
The right to participate
in decisions that affect his or her lives.
The right to select
a parent or advocate to act on his or
her behalf.
The right to manage
his or her personal financial affairs
based on individual ability to do so.
The right to confidential
treatment of all information in his or
her personal and medical records except
to the extent that disclosure or release
of records is permitted under sections
5123.89 and 5126.044 of the revised code.
The right to voice
grievances and recommend changes in policies
and services without restraint, inference,
coercion, discrimination or reprisal.
The right to be free
from unnecessary chemical or physical
restraints.
The right to participate
in the political process.
The right to refuse
to participate in medical, psychological
or other research or experiments.
