Nevada § 435.009 - Policy concerning persons with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 435.009 — Policy concerning persons with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 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.

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 435.009 cover?

Section 435.009 ("Policy concerning persons with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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