WAC 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.