What Counterpoint Values |
- Individuality
- Self Respect and Self Worth
- Personal Choice and Freedom
- Community Involvement
- Comfort, Health and Safety
- Independence and Self-Reliance
- The Expansion of Experiences
- Human Potential
- Equality in Relationships With All People
- Quality in the Lives of Our Consumers
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Your Individual Rights |
All citizens of the United States have the same rights under the constitution, including:
- Right to free speech
- Right to religious preference
- Right to individual dignity
- Right to privacy
- Right to vote
- Right to due process of law
- Right to equal protection under law
- Freedom from unlawful search and seizure
- Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
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Montana's constitution says that all persons are born free and have certain inalienable rights. These include the right to:
- A clean and healthful environment
- Pursue life's basic necessities
- Enjoy and defend life and liberty
- Acquire, possess and protect prosperity
- Seek safety, health and happiness in all lawful ways
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People with disabilities are given further rights by state and federal law.
- Freedom from discrimination based on a handicapping condition
- Free and appropriate education
- Appropriate treatment, services and habilitation
- Provision of service in the least restrictive environment
- Individualized services
In enjoying these rights, all persons must recognize corresponding responsibilities.
If your rights or the rights of someone you know are being denied because of a developmental disability, contact the Montana Advocacy Program for assistance.
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*Counterpoint, Inc. is a member of the Montana Association of Independent Disabilities Services |
* Counterpoint, Inc. does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, income, age, handicap/disability or sex. |
* Counterpoint, Inc. is funded in part under an agreement with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. |
