DDS Office of Human Rights

The Office of Human Rights (OHR) is committed to upholding and advancing the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). OHR serves as a valuable resource for these individuals, their families, provider agencies, and DDS.

OHR collaborates with individuals receiving services, their support teams, and other stakeholders to ensure that each person is supported to live a dignified life in the least restrictive environment with necessary safeguards in place to mitigate any identified unreasonable risk. Additionally, OHR provides training and consultation to individuals, families, DDS staff, and service providers by clarifying and explaining the rules and regulations that affect the human rights of those receiving services from the Department.

Human Rights Policy

General Information Resources

Human Rights Resources

OHR Contact List

DDS Human Rights Advisory Committee Meeting

The HRAC Subcommittee will be hosting a meeting on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. 

HRAC Meeting Agenda Jan 28, 2025 

Please us the following link to join: https://zoom.us/j/2040988458?pwd=HkJTpvKAtOFfCBb7Z3a2s0XLn8fULQ.1

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