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Know Your Rights: If You Receive DD or ABD Services

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If you believe your rights have been violated, you can contact us to speak with an attorney free of charge. 

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Your Rights

The following is a summary of your legal rights and protections. Exceptions apply – Ask Us.*

  • You have the RIGHT to be treated with dignity and respect, free from abuse, neglect , coercion, and exploitation (personal or financial).
  • You have the RIGHT to be free from discrimination.
  • You have the RIGHT to be free from restraint and seclusion.
  • You have the RIGHT to practice your religion, vote, and marry.
  • You have the RIGHT to privacy and confidentiality.
  • You have the RIGHT to quality treatment and services within your community.
  • You have the RIGHT to Person-Centered Planning and other services that promote your independence.
  • You have the RIGHT to receive and refuse medical care and medications.
  • You have the RIGHT to make a complaint or file a grievance without fear of punishment or retribution.

Additional Rights if You Live in a Group Home or Other Care Setting

  • You have the RIGHT to an accessible, safe, sanitary, and humane living environment.
  • You have the RIGHT to send and receive mail and email, make phone calls, have visitors, and receive personal care in a private setting.
  • You have the RIGHT to control your own schedule and engage in social and recreational activities of your choice.

Contact us if you have questions or think your rights have been violated:

If we are not available to speak to you immediately, please leave a message. Someone will call you back as soon as possible.

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Front of DD/ABD Rack Card with three images of people with disabilities.

This card was made possible by grants from the NH Bar Foundation, the US DOE, and the US DHHS: SAMHSA & ACL. This was published at U.S. taxpayer expense and is not an official communication from any funder.

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We work to increase empowerment and choice for individuals with mental health issues and to improve the adequacy of adult and children’s mental health services in schools and in the community.

About DRCNH

Disability Rights Center – New Hampshire is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers for people with disabilities across New Hampshire. DRC is the federally designated protection and advocacy agency for New Hampshire and has authority under federal law to conduct investigations in cases of probable abuse or neglect.

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