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TITLE 40SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
PART 1DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES
CHAPTER 4RIGHTS AND PROTECTION OF INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER CRIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
RULE §4.115DADS Consumer Rights and Services

(a) A state MR facility and an MRA must post DADS' Consumer Rights and Services toll-free number (1-800-458-9858) conspicuously in every program and residential area of the state MR facility or the MRA.

(b) A consumer rights representative in DADS Consumer Rights and Services assists an individual or an LAR upon request if DADS or an MRA denies services to the individual, including admission to a state MR facility.

(c) The consumer rights representative:

  (1) explains and provides information about services and supports and the rules, procedures, and guidelines applicable to the individual who has been denied services; and

  (2) assists the individual and the LAR in gaining access to appropriate services and supports or in placing the individual's name on an appropriate interest list.


Source Note: The provisions of this §4.115 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 10349

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