INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
- (a) An individual may not be deprived of rights as provided under § § 6100.182 and 6100.183 (relating to rights of the individual; and additional rights of the individual in a residential service location).
- (b) The provider shall educate, assist and provide the accommodation necessary for the individual to make choices and understand the individual’s rights.
- (c) An individual may not be reprimanded, punished or retaliated against for exercising the individual’s rights.
- (d) A court’s written order that restricts an individual’s rights shall be followed.
- (e) A court-appointed legal guardian may exercise rights and make decisions on behalf of an individual in accordance with the conditions of guardianship as specified in the court order.
- (f) An individual who has a court-appointed legal guardian, or who has a court order restricting the individual’s rights, shall be involved in decision-making in accordance with the court order.
- (g) An individual has the right to designate persons to assist in decision-making and exercising rights on behalf of the individual.
Cross References
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 6100.43 (relating to regulatory waiver); 55 Pa. Code § 6100.801 (relating to agency with choice); 55 Pa. Code § 6100.804 (relating to base-funding); and 55 Pa. Code § 6100.805 (relating to vendor goods and services).