Policy concerning persons with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 435.009
in effectIt 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: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-435.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026
