Exceptional Care Connection

Bill of Rights

The Supportive Employment Services Program assures the provision and promotion of a Bill of Rights for all individuals enrolled in the program. The Bill of Rights complies with all rights guaranteed to persons with mental retardation under the Persons with Mental Retardation Act and any subsequent revisions, including but not limited to the following rights:

1. To manage, be trained to manage, or have assistance in managing financial affairs upon documentation of the individual’s written request for assistance.
2. To access public accommodations.
3. To be informed of requirements for participation.
4. To be informed both/verbally and in writing of all the waiver services available and rules pertaining to the individual’s enrollment and participation in the program as well as any changes in these that occur.
5. To be informed of the Individual Service Plan and Individual Plan of Care including any restrictions affecting the individual’s rights.
6. To participate in decisions and be informed of the reasons for decisions regarding plans for enrollment, service termination, transfer, relocation, or denial of Supportive Employment Service Program.
7. To information about the individual’s own health, mental condition, and related progress.
8. To be informed of the name and qualifications of any person serving or treating the individual and to choose among various available service providers.

Exceptional Care Connection
210-426-7968
Michele Harris _- Area CRP
larenw@aol.com