Rights of People with
Mental Disabilities: The Authoritative ACLU Guide to the Rights of People with Mental
Illness and Mental Retardation
Description from The Reader's Catalog The authoritative ACLU guide to the rights of people with mental illness and mental retardation. From The Publisher 'People with mental disabilities continue to experience discrimination and stigma and are not able to enjoy the full fruits of American life. The Rights of People with Mental Disabilities reviews the issues and contemplates the areas in which all consumers, mental health professionals, and advocates can continue to make improvements. I commend the authors for their work.' - Rosalynn Carter Table of Contents Preface Antecedents and Acknowledgments I. Introduction II. Standards for Involuntary Commitment III. Procedures for Admission and Release IV. Personal Autonomy, Informed Consent, and the Right to Refuse Treatment V. The Right to Be Free from Discrimination VI. The Right to Treatment and Services VII. Rights in Everyday Life in Institutions and the Community VIII. The Legal System App. A. Rights of Institutionalized People under Wyatt v. Stickney App. B. Resources
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