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. (1973, c. 493, s. 1; 2005-450, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 168 - Persons with Disabilities
§ 168-1 - Purpose and definition.
§ 168-2 - Right of access to and use of public places.
§ 168-3 - Right to use of public conveyances, accommodations, etc.
§ 168-4.2 - May be accompanied by service animal.
§ 168-4.3 - Training and registration of service animal.
§ 168-4.4 - Responsibility for service animal.
§ 168-4.6 - Donation of dogs for training.
§ 168-8 - Right to habilitation and rehabilitation services.
§ 168-10 - Eliminate discrimination in treatment of persons with disabilities.