Nev. Rev. Stat. § 435.009

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 435.009 - Policy concerning persons with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities

It is the policy of this State that persons with intellectual disabilities and persons with developmental disabilities:

1. Receive services in a considerate and respectful manner;
2. Are recognized as individuals before recognizing the disabilities of the persons; and
3. Are to be referred to using language which is commonly viewed as respectful and which refers to the person before referring to his or her disability.

NRS 435.009

Added to NRS by 2011, 2600; A 2017, 2812
Amended by 2017, Ch. 421,§18, eff. 1/1/2018.
Added to NRS by 2011, 2600