Section 388-829C-100 - What rights do clients of DDD have?Clients of DDD have:
(1) The same legal rights and responsibilities guaranteed to all other individuals by the United States Constitution and federal and state law;(2) The right to be free from discrimination because of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, creed, marital status, disabled or veteran status, use of a trained service animal or the presence of any physical, mental or sensory handicap;(3) The right to treatment and habilitation services to foster developmental potential and protect personal liberty in the least restrictive environment;(4) The right to dignity, privacy, and humane care;(5) The right to participate in an appropriate program of publicly supported education;(6) The right to prompt medical care and treatment;(7) The right to social interaction and participation in community activities;(8) The right to physical exercise and recreational opportunities;(9) The right to work and be paid for the work one does;(10) The right to be free from harm, including unnecessary physical restraint, isolation, excessive medication, abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation;(11) The right to be free from hazardous or experimental procedures;(12) The right to freedom of expression and to make decisions about one's life;(13) The right to complain, disagree with, and appeal decisions made by the provider or DDD; and(14) The right to be informed of these rights in a language that he or she understands.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-829C-100
Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title 71A RCW. 07-16-102, § 388-829C-100, filed 7/31/07, effective 9/1/07.