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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 10.22.04.02" title_num="10" subtitle_num="22" chapter_num="04" heading="Values to be Considered in the Development of the IP.">
  <text>The following values shall be considered in the development of the IP:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Personal well-being, which includes:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Receiving health care services that respond to the individual's needs and are consistent with those of the general population;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Living and working in places that are safe;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Having access to the places in which the individual lives, works, and receives services;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Having continuity and security;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Having one's basic needs met; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Having the time, space, and opportunity for privacy;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Individual rights, which include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Having the same rights and protections as all other citizens under the laws and Constitution of Maryland and the United States;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Having religious and cultural beliefs respected;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Being free from abuse, neglect, and mistreatment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Having personal information kept in confidence;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Living, working, and receiving services in a manner that is not unnecessarily restrictive;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Having one's money and belongings secured; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Having access to one's money and belongings;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Choice and control, which includes:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Being given the opportunity to express choices and opinions;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Having choices about the following:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Where to live and with whom,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The appearance of one's home,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The services one receives and from whom,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>How one spends one's time and with whom,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>How menus, activities, schedules, and routines are structured,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Who advocates for the individual; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Having one's choices and opinions respected and addressed;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Respect and dignity, which includes:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Being treated with courtesy and respect;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Being treated with warmth and caring;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Receiving positive recognition;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Being spoken to and treated in an age-appropriate manner; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Living and working in places that reflect things that are valued;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Personal growth and independence by:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Having the opportunity to develop personal goals and the opportunity to work toward achieving those goals;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Receiving the supports to succeed where one chooses to live and work;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Receiving the education, habilitation, and the opportunities for increased independence;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Having access to technology to assist in living and learning;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Having the opportunity to manage one's own affairs, including financial affairs as much as possible; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Having the opportunity to participate in individual activities;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>The opportunity for relationships by:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Having the opportunity to develop and maintain meaningful ties to other people;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Having relationships encouraged and supported;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Having the opportunity to be connected to family and friends; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Having the opportunity for intimacy; and</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Community membership and social inclusion by:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Having the opportunity to be involved in and contribute to the community;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Having the opportunity to participate in community activities of one's choice;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Having the opportunity to use the same resources as other people; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Having regular access to recreation and leisure time activities with others.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>