The Rights Assessment will be conducted once annually by the Director of Direct Supports with the individual supported if said individual supported is age sixteen (16) years or older. This does not include the initial first six months of support, or if the Director of Direct Supports is within six months of their employment start date. Completed Rights Assessments will be uploaded to the Bureau of Disability Services (BDS) online portal. Any owners, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or subcontractors of Assisted Independence, LLC. shall not retaliate in any way, shape, or form against any individual who makes allegations against any owners, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or subcontractors of Assisted Independence, LLC. Any grievances of this nature will be dealt with according to Assisted Independence, LLC.’s Grievance Policy. Abuse or malpractice of any kind will not be tolerated. Any owners, directors, officers, agents, employees, contractors, or subcontractors found guilty of violating the prohibited practices will be terminated immediately. Applicable law enforcement will be notified of crimes committed. In order to prevent any potential rights violations or restrictions, a Human Rights Committee (HRC) established by Assisted Independence, LLC. will be available for any and all cases.
