Sec. 10.22.04.02. Values to be Considered in the Development of the IP

The following values shall be considered in the development of the IP:

A. Personal well-being, which includes:

(1) Receiving health care services that respond to the individual's needs and are consistent with those of the general population;

(2) Living and working in places that are safe;

(3) Having access to the places in which the individual lives, works, and receives services;

(4) Having continuity and security;

(5) Having one's basic needs met; and

(6) Having the time, space, and opportunity for privacy;

B. Individual rights, which include:

(1) Having the same rights and protections as all other citizens under the laws and Constitution of Maryland and the United States;

(2) Having religious and cultural beliefs respected;

(3) Being free from abuse, neglect, and mistreatment;

(4) Having personal information kept in confidence;

(5) Living, working, and receiving services in a manner that is not unnecessarily restrictive;

(6) Having one's money and belongings secured; and

(7) Having access to one's money and belongings;

C. Choice and control, which includes:

(1) Being given the opportunity to express choices and opinions;

(2) Having choices about the following:

(a) Where to live and with whom,

(b) The appearance of one's home,

(c) The services one receives and from whom,

(d) How one spends one's time and with whom,

(e) How menus, activities, schedules, and routines are structured,

(f) Who advocates for the individual; and

(3) Having one's choices and opinions respected and addressed;

D. Respect and dignity, which includes:

(1) Being treated with courtesy and respect;

(2) Being treated with warmth and caring;

(3) Receiving positive recognition;

(4) Being spoken to and treated in an age-appropriate manner; and

(5) Living and working in places that reflect things that are valued;

E. Personal growth and independence by:

(1) Having the opportunity to develop personal goals and the opportunity to work toward achieving those goals;

(2) Receiving the supports to succeed where one chooses to live and work;

(3) Receiving the education, habilitation, and the opportunities for increased independence;

(4) Having access to technology to assist in living and learning;

(5) Having the opportunity to manage one's own affairs, including financial affairs as much as possible; and

(6) Having the opportunity to participate in individual activities;

F. The opportunity for relationships by:

(1) Having the opportunity to develop and maintain meaningful ties to other people;

(2) Having relationships encouraged and supported;

(3) Having the opportunity to be connected to family and friends; and

(4) Having the opportunity for intimacy; and

G. Community membership and social inclusion by:

(1) Having the opportunity to be involved in and contribute to the community;

(2) Having the opportunity to participate in community activities of one's choice;

(3) Having the opportunity to use the same resources as other people; and

(4) Having regular access to recreation and leisure time activities with others.