A concurrent resolution expressing congressional recognition of a declaration of general and special rights of the mentally retarded.

States the recognition by the Congress of the following general and special rights of the mentally retarded: (1) the mentally retarded person has the same basic rights as other citizens of the same State ; (2) the mentally retarded person has a right to proper medical care and physical restoration and to such education, training, habilitation, and guidance as will enable him to develop his ability and potential to the fullest possible extent, no matter how severe his degree of disability, and that no mentally handicapped person should be deprived of such services by reason of costs involved; (3) the mentally retarded person has a right to economic security and to a decent standard of living; (4) the mentally retarded person has a right to live with his own family or with foster parents, to participate in all aspects of community life, and to be provided with appropriate leisure time activities; (5) the mentally retarded person has a right to a qualified guardian when this is required to protect his personal well-being and interest; and (6) the mentally retarded person has a right to protection from exploitation, abuse, and degrading treatment and the procedure used for modification or denial of rights must contain proper legal safeguards against every form of abuse, must be based on an evaluation of the social capability of the mentally retarded person by qualified experts, and must be subject to periodic reviews and to the right of appeal to higher authorities.