North Carolina § 168-8 - Right to habilitation and rehabilitation services.
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§ 168-8. Right to habilitation and rehabilitation services.
A person with a disability shall be entitled to such habilitation and rehabilitation services as available and needed for the development or restoration of their capabilities to the fullest extent possible. Such services shall include, but not be limited to, education, training, treatment and other services to provide for adequate food, clothing, housing and transportation during the course of education, training and treatment. A person with a disability shall be entitled to these rights subject only to the conditions and limitations established by law and applicable alike to all persons. History (1973, c. 493, s. 1; 2005-450, s. 1.) Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2005-450, s. 1, effective September 1, 2005, substituted "A person with a disability" for "Handicapped persons" in the first and last sentences.
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 168-8 cover?
Section 168-8 ("Right to habilitation and rehabilitation services.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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