Human Rights Committees: Staying on Course with Services and Supports for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Are the individuals you serve exercising little c choices or big C choices? Without the ability to make informed choices, our lives are not our own. But, along with choice comes the possibility of risk. Freedom from harm at home, at work and in the community must be ensured. People with developmental, intellectual and physical disabilities have historically suffered abuse in every form and for every reason. A well-formed and carefully led Human Rights Committee continually guards against such injustices. It balances the needs and rights of the person with disabilities with the realities and imperatives of an organization that provides services. This handbook will help keep your organization on course, following its mission of assisting people to reach their full potential. Discover methods to: - Select and retain skilled committee members - Ensure that the person served understands his or her rights - Create effective schedules and reviews - Maintain confidentiality, while addressing all issues - Keep the focus on the person served.