New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 41A - HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEES
Subchapter 2 - INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
Section 10:41A-2.1 - Rights of individuals with developmental disabilities

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 10:41A-2.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024

(a) Human rights issues shall include, but are not limited to, those delineated in the "Rights of the Developmentally Disabled" as set forth in 30:6D-1 et seq.

(b) Individuals with developmental disabilities are entitled to exercise the same human and civil rights enjoyed by other citizens. These rights shall not be limited or modified unless the individual's disability limits the exercise of these rights. Staff shall make efforts to assure that the human and civil rights of individuals with developmental disabilities are protected and exercised.

(c) Individuals receiving services from the Division, Division staff, provider agency staff, parents, guardians, or other advocates for individuals may make referrals to the HRC through the HRC chairperson.

(d) Restrictions of an individual's rights shall be documented in the client record.

(e) All staff and contract providers shall advocate for and protect the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities in programs for which they are responsible. Staff and contract service providers shall utilize the structured form of the HRC as an assist in protecting the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities.

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