That's Right
Being able to sign up for Medi-Cal and go to the doctor are supported by this right.
Right to prompt medical care and treatment
This right says I have the freedom to believe what I want, I should not be punished for my beliefs, and I can become a member of a church or congregation.
Right to religious freedom and practice
The Olmstead v. L.C. and E.W ruling requiring states to provide services in the most integrated settings had people celebrating like it was ___.
1990's (1999)
This entity is responsible for contracting with other, local agencies to coordinate services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
DDS
Having a disability does not mean I cannot learn. This right means I can go to school or college.
Right to participate in an appropriate program of publicly supported education, regardless of disability
This right supports me in keeping my body strong and healthy.
Right to physical exercise and recreation
It was the summer of love, we landed on the moon, and the Lanterman Act was enacted.
1960's (1969)
California has this many regional centers.
21
Under this right, I can make decisions about where I live, how I want to belong to my community, and what services and supports I need.
Right to make choices in your life
This right allows me to say no to electric shock therapy to change my behavior.
Right to be free from hazardous procedures
Fairy Godmother was off helping Cinderella, so a group of determined parents got together to found the ARC to ensure that individuals with intellectual disabilities have the services and supports they need.
1950's (1950)
DDS approves these, and while there are differences for each regional center, many are being standardized for consistency and better transparency.
Purchase of Service guidelines
Under this right, I should be treated as a valuable person, have a safe place to live, food to eat, and live in a community with people who care about me, and I can decide for myself what information I want to share and who I want to share it with.
Right to dignity, privacy and humane care
This right says my services and supports should be near my home and with people from my community.
Right to treatment and habilitation services and supports in the least restrictive environment.
The Rehabilitation Act and Education of All Handicapped Children Act showed There Ain't No Mountain High Enough to keep progress from moving forward.
1970's (1973 & 1975)
California is the only state with this, meaning individuals do not have to wait to receive services.
Entitlement
Scaring me, locking me in a room, or giving me medication I do not need are all examples of violations of this right.
Right to be free from harm
This right says I can choose who I spend time with and where I want to go in my free time.
Right to social interaction and participation in community activities
The Americans with Disabilities Act helped individuals with disabilities be able to Roam if they want to, roam around the US.
1990's (1990)
The acronym WIC stands for this.