People with mental health issues or disability or of age or economic disparagement must have access to decent, safe, and affordable housing.

People with mental health issues or disability or of age or economic disparagement  must be welcomed in every workplace in the Country, working in jobs that are meaningful and pay a living wage.

People with mental health issues or disability or of age or economic disparagement must have access to private healthcare insurance that does not discriminate on the basis of mental health issues or disability.

People with mental health issues or disability or of age or economic disparagement must have access to advocates and ombuds staff in State-run institutions and in the community.

People with mental health issues or disability or of age or economic disparagement must have every opportunity to choose their own doctors and other care providers.

People with mental health issues or disability or of age or economic disparagement must be allowed to participate in determining their own mental health treatments or medical treatments.

People with mental health issues or disability or of age or economic disparagement must have access to and choice of a wide range of service options, including consumer-operated services.

People with mental health issues or disability or of age or economic disparagement must have access to a mental health system that is founded on the principle that all services are voluntary, with the consumer’s full informed consent, and where confidentiality is protected.

People with mental health issues or disability or of age or economic disparagement must be treated with basic human respect and dignity.

People with mental health issues or disability or of age or economic disparagement must be treated as people first.

(Adapted by Phillip's Software PC April 10, 2000)

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