Rights Notification A-05

PURPOSE: 

The purpose of this policy is to identify the procedures for notifying individuals of the types of community services and their rights consistent with K.A.R. 30-64-22.

POLICY: 

Annually, as defined by Kansas Administrative Regulation (K.A.R.) 30-64-22 or as required by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), Sedgwick County Developmental Disability Organization (SCDDO) shall inform individuals eligible for Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Program services and their legal guardian, if one has been appointed, of the types of service options available and their rights.

PROCEDURE: 

1. Information will be distributed annually to individuals who are eligible for IDD Program services and their legal guardian, if one has been appointed.
2. The information will be available in alternative formats to accommodate special needs upon request. Individuals who require information in a language other than English will be accommodated based on their specific needs including written and/or verbal interpretation of the information.
3. The information packet shall include at least the following information:
   1. An explanation of the individual’s rights pursuant to the Developmental Disabilities Reform Act and implementing regulations.
   2. The types of community services available in the individual’s service area and information concerning the providers of those services.
   3. Information regarding an individual’s right to dispute decisions made by SCDDO will be included in all communication pertaining to such actions and will be consistent with SCDDO Policy A-04.
4. Additional information may be found at sedgwickcounty.org/cddo or may be requested by phone at 316-660-7630.