N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law Section 13.43*2
Disabilities identification card

* § 13.43 Disabilities identification card.

(a)

The commissioner shall develop an identification card denoting that a person has been medically diagnosed with a developmental disability. Such identification card may be presented to law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical services personnel as necessary.

(b)

Upon the request of a person with developmental disabilities, or the guardian or caregiver of such person, the office shall issue such developmental disabilities identification card in accordance with eligibility and documentation criteria established by the office for a fee to be determined by the commissioner.

(c)

The front of such card shall indicate that it has been issued by the office pursuant to this section and shall include:

(1)

the card bearer’s name;

(2)

the card bearer’s address;

(3)

the card bearer’s date of birth; and

(4)

the following statement: “I HAVE A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. I MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY UNDERSTANDING AND FOLLOWING YOUR DIRECTIONS OR MAY BECOME UNABLE TO RESPOND. I MAY BECOME PHYSICALLY AGITATED IF YOU PROMPT ME VERBALLY OR TOUCH ME OR MOVE TOO CLOSE TO ME. A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY IS NOT AN EXCUSE FOR ILLEGAL BEHAVIOR. I AM NOT INTENTIONALLY REFUSING TO COOPERATE. I MAY NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE. PLEASE SEE THE BACK OF THIS CARD.” (d) The back of such card shall include:

(1)

at the card bearer’s discretion, the name and phone number of an individual designated by such card bearer to be contacted in case of emergency; and

(2)

a designated space where such card bearer may include any additional information. * NB There are 2 § 13.43’s

Source: Section 13.43*2 — Disabilities identification card, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/MHY/13.­43*2 (updated Feb. 22, 2019; accessed May 18, 2024).

13.01
Declaration of policy 13.03
Definitions 13.05
Developmental disabilities advisory council 13.06
Annual plan 13.07
Office for people with developmental disabilities 13.09
Powers of the office and commissioner 13.11
Organization and administration of the office for people with developmental disabilities and its facilities 13.13
Local services 13.15
Programs of the office for people with developmental disabilities 13.16
Fiscal year report 13.17
Programs, services, and operations in the office for people with developmental disabilities 13.19
Personnel of the office 13.21
Directors of state operations offices and developmental disabilities regional offices in the office for people with developmental disabil... 13.23
Education and training programs 13.24
Sheltered workshops, work activity and day training services 13.25
Safety 13.27
Facility services 13.29
Gifts 13.31
Disposition of moneys and securities 13.33
Boards of visitors 13.34
On-site client advocacy in developmental centers 13.35
Actions against persons rendering professional services at the request of the office 13.37
Powers of the office and commissioner in relation to the planning and referral of children with developmental disabilities for adult serv... 13.37‑A
Transitional care 13.38
Additional duties of the office with respect to persons receiving transitional care 13.39
Registration and notification of boards of directors or trustees of certain voluntary not-for-profit facilities or corporations 13.40
People first waiver program 13.41
Integrated employment plan 13.41*2
Retaliatory personnel actions 13.42
Autism spectrum disorders advisory board 13.43
First responder training 13.43*2
Disabilities identification card
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Accessed:
May 18, 2024

Last modified:
Feb. 22, 2019

§ 13.43*2’s source at nysenate​.gov

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