Erie County Board of Developmental Disabilities

The rights of persons with mental retardation or a developmental disability include, but are not limited to, the following:

(A) The right to be treated at all times with courtesy and respect and with full recognition of their dignity and individuality;

(B) The right to an appropriate, safe, and sanitary living environment that complies with local, state, and federal standards and recognizes the persons’ need for privacy and independence;

(C) The right to food adequate to meet accepted standards of nutrition;