Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 340 - Department of Human Services
Chapter 100 - Developmental Disabilities Services
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
Section 340:100-1-3.1 - Mission statement and guiding principles
Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 340:100-1-3.1
Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024
(a) The mission of the Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD) is to design and operate a service system centered around the needs and preferences of citizens with developmental disabilities by:
(1) enabling persons with
developmental disabilities to lead healthy, independent, and productive lives
to the fullest extent possible;
(2)
promoting the full exercise of their rights as citizens of their communities,
state, and country; and
(3)
promoting the integrity and well-being of their families.
(b) To support implementation of the mission statement appearing in subsection (a), the policies and practices of DDSD staff and providers are directed by the guiding principles in this subsection.
(1)
Independence. We help people
fulfill their personal goals, needs, and desires with as little intrusion from
paid workers as possible.
(A) People exercise
control over their own lives to the fullest extent possible.
(B) Supports are authorized for essential
needs.
(C) Supports enhance the
self-sufficiency of families caring for children or adults with developmental
disabilities.
(D) Adults are, to
the fullest extent possible, supported in integrated jobs where they are fully
involved with their coworkers and responsible to their employer for the work
they do.
(E) Independence is
maximized through assistive technology.
(2)
Dignity. We respect the
status of people we serve as citizens, coworkers, neighbors, and friends.
(A) Interactions with people are based on
respect.
(B) People we serve
exercise the same rights and responsibilities as other citizens.
(C) Supports are authorized on the basis of
need and individual preference.
(D)
People are not discriminated against because of their disability.
(E) People are not grouped by disabilities or
segregated because of them.
(F) The
resources of people are protected.
(G) Senior adults are supported in preferred
activities typically experienced after retirement.
(3)
Privacy. We honor each
person's right, need, and desire for privacy.
(A) The confidentiality of each person is
protected.
(B) People are ensured
privacy in written, verbal or personal communications.
(C) People spend time alone or with friends
when they wish.
(4)
Individualization. We recognize and respond to the unique
qualities, circumstances, and aspirations of each person.
(A) Services and interactions enhance the
self image and esteem of each person we serve.
(B) Each person's strengths, talents, and
interests guide the provision of supports and services.
(C) People are encouraged to explore leisure
pursuits that reflect personal interests and promote friendships with persons
who do not have disabilities.
(5)
Choice. We encourage people
to make choices about their daily lives and services.
(A) People we serve and their guardians are
the primary decision makers regarding issues affecting their lives.
(B) To the extent possible, people select
their home and roommate(s).
(C)
People are provided information about the possible results of their
choices.
(D) Friends and advocates
help people to make decisions when necessary.
(E) The assistance of a guardian is secured
when a court determines that an individual lacks the capacity to make decisions
essential to maintenance of health or resources.
(6)
Health. We promote the
health of individuals receiving services.
(A)
People are assisted to understand their health needs and to secure
treatment.
(B) The health needs of
each person are met by appropriately licensed or certified community
practitioners.
(C) Advocates and
friends help to secure desired health services that are not available through
private or public insurance.
(7)
Safety. We promote the
safety of people in all aspects of service delivery.
(A) People we serve are free from abuse,
neglect, and exploitation.
(B)
People providing supports display skills requisite to their
responsibilities.
(C) Safety issues
are always considered during the development, implementation, and evaluation of
supports.
(D) People are protected
from significant risk as a result of their choices.
(E) People live in safe homes.
(8)
Learning. We
support each person's ability to develop relationships and to participate in
personally meaningful activities.
(A)
Functional communication is a primary consideration in planning for and
delivering supports.
(B) Safety,
security, and respect are the basis of learning and teaching
relationships.
(C) People are
supported to gain independence and personal fulfillment while learning
decision-making skills.
(D)
Potential issues with health, relationships, and environment are explored and
addressed prior to the implementation of restrictive services.
(E) Supports which address challenging
behaviors:
(i) are positive;
(ii) use the least restrictive appropriate
approach;
(iii) are designed and
implemented with the participation and consent of the individual and guardian;
and
(iv) focus on establishing
bonds of companionship, trust, safety, and security between the person and
those providing support.
(9)
Family. We encourage each
individual's development and maintenance of caring relationships.
(A) Children live with families.
(B) The lives of adults include their
families to the extent adults desire.
(C) Services support the stability and well
being of families formed by adults.
(D) Adults are encouraged to develop bonds
with significant others.
(10)
Inclusion. We support the
integration of all people with developmental disabilities within their
communities.
(A) Communities are encouraged to
eliminate obstacles to the full inclusion of citizens with
disabilities.
(B) People with
disabilities use the same community resources as people who do not have
disabilities.
(C) People contribute
to and benefit from the enrichment of their communities through volunteer
activities and membership in civic organizations.
Added at 8 Ok Reg 2163, eff 5-13-91 (emergency); Added at 9 Ok Reg 1549, eff 4-27-92; Amended at 11 Ok Reg 177, eff 10-11-93 (emergency); Amended at 11 Ok Reg 2303, eff 5-26-94; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 4274, eff 8-20-98 (emergency); Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1056, eff 4-26-99
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