Is This OKay
Staff take away my phone because they say I am on social media to much
It is never okay for staff to take away my personal property
I want to apply and get a job at Market Basket staff says I don't have the capability too
You have the right to take risks
Having an iPad with text to speech
Right to Technology
My ISP is today. My mother said that she would prefer that I wasn't in the room.
I have the right to participate in my ISP
I had a rough day on Tuesday. Staff said I lost my lunch out on Friday.
I cannot be denied food.
We are out shopping and I want to step away from the group to buy jewelry. Staff say I don't have time.
When you are with a group sometimes you can't do everything that you want
It's Friday night and I want to buy dinner for myself. Though I just cashed my paycheck, staff say I don't have enough money .
I have the right to spend the money I want within my budget
Using the Bathroom by myself
The Right to Privacy
It's break time and I want to call my mom staff said I need to wait until someone can watch me.
During break times I have the right to make private phone calls.
I like to buy a mixture of both men and women clothing staff told me I can only buy men clothing.
I have the right to make the decision of what I wear.
Lunch is at 12pm but I want to eat at 11am staff tell me I have to wait
Staff can tell people to follow the schedule but if you have flexibility in he schedule it might be okay
Staff won't take me to the temple because they are not Buddhist.
I have the right to participate in my religion
My mom comes to visit me at my group home
Right to Relationships
I want to go for a walk and all the staff are busy helping others. A staff member said they will take me for a walk in 30 minutes.
It is okay for staff to ask you to wait if they are busy helping others.
Staff wants to use my picture in a news letter I do not like having my picture taken.
People must get permission to take/use my photo
Staff are constantly yelling at me
Unless you are in danger of hurting yourself or others staff should not be yelling at you.
Staff frequently make chicken and rice. I have said many times I do not like this food option.
You have the right to participate in the menu for your home
Every Saturday I buy a Strawberry Ice Cream
Right to Manage my own Money
The nurse tells me I have to see my PC. I don't know what this means.
Staff must speak to me using language I understand
I hurt my foot and asked to see my Doctor. Staff said I don't need to see my Doctor.
I have diabetes and I want to buy pop tarts everyday staff tell me I can't
If you have a Doctor recommended diet staff must ensure you follow that
Staff say I have to volunteer at the farm I don't like animals.
I have the right to choose my activities.
Last week I attended my ISP
Right to participate in my plan
Staff talked about a medical issue I am having in front of my group.
I have the right to privacy staff should not talk about my personal issues in front of others.
I asked Staff if I could go vote in the election. Staff said I am not allowed to vote.
I have the right to vote