Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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Question 1: Persons with disabilities are guaranteed the same rights under the Constitution as all other individuals.*

True of False

Question 2: Forcing an individual to live in an unsanitary environment is a clear violation of their rights.*

True of False

Question 3: Medical, dental, and dietary attention are at the discretion of TNS.*

True of False

Question 4: Individuals must attend church or some religious congregation as long as they are enrolled in the program.*

True of False

Question 5: All individuals have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.*

True of False

Question 6: Individuals are not allowed privacy, time alone, or a private place.*

True of False

Question 7: Occasional verbal abuse from staff is something that the clients have to learn to live with.*

True of False

Question 8: Residents do not have the right to manage their own financial affairs since they often need help.*

True of False

Question 9: Supportive services (i.e. speech therapy, behavior modification, physical therapy, etc.) are rights protected by TNS and the state.*

True of False

Question 10: Residents have the right to be recognized for their individuality and uniqueness.*

True of False

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Answers: True: 1, 2, 3, 5, 9 False: 4, 6, 7, 8