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What is a Reasonable Accommodation A reasonable accommodation is a change or adjustment to a job or work environment. This change permits a qualified person with a disability to participate […]
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The Client Assistance Program (CAP) at the Disability Law Center protects people who have applied for, or are already clients of, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) or Independent Living.
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Resident Rights This guide is to inform staff and residents at the Utah State Hospital (USH) about a resident’s rights. When a patient is admitted to the USH, certain rights […]
Institutional Rights and Civil Liberties
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Why You Can Be Committed You can be committed if you have a mental illness and your mental illness is causing you to be: dangerous to yourself (i.e. attempting suicide), […]
Institutional Rights and Civil Liberties
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Resident Rights This guide is to inform staff and residents at the Utah State Hospital (USH) about restraint and seclusion. While you are at the USH, you have the right […]
Institutional Rights and Civil Liberties
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Abuse and Neglect A 2013 national survey found that 7 out of 10 people with disabilities reported that they had been abused. Of those, 98% of those victims reported that […]
Institutional Rights and Civil Liberties
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Your Rights and Medication When you come to the Utah State Hospital (USH) for mental health treatment, your treatment team may think you need medication. You have the right to […]
Institutional Rights and Civil Liberties
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Voluntary vs. Involuntary Commitment Individuals with mental illness can voluntarily request and receive services or treatment from a variety of government, community, and private programs, including inpatient treatment in hospitals […]
Institutional Rights and Civil Liberties
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Specialized items and services are called Assistive Technology We all have our favorite gadgets, electronic equipment, appliances and tools that make everyday tasks easier. People with disabilities may need modified […]
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What is a Guardianship? Guardianship is a court process in which a judge decides if an adult can take care of their health, food, clothing, shelter, financial, or personal needs. […]
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