FY2014 Public Policy Platform Public Policy Platform Priorities FY2014

The Arc Maryland works to create a world where children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)
have and enjoy equal rights and opportunities

WHITE PAPER: THE RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS
WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Principles .................................................................................................................................... 4
Policy Issues .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Equality and non-discrimination ........................................................................................................... 5
Access to Justice.................................................................................................................................... 6
Access .................................................................................................................................................... 6
Right to Liberty and Security of Person ................................................................................................ 7
Freedom From Exploitation, Violence, and Abuse ............................................................................... 8
Freedom of Expression and Opinion ..................................................................................................... 8
Privacy ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Freedom of Movement ......................................................................................................................... 9
Personal Mobility .................................................................................................................................. 9
Independent and Community Living ................................................................................................... 10
Health .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Habilitation and Rehabilitation ........................................................................................................... 12
Respect for Home and Family ............................................................................................................. 13
Education ............................................................................................................................................ 14
Work and Employment ....................................................................................................................... 15
Funding ................................................................................................................................................... 16

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Board Ratified

October 2013