PRIVACY
If I want to go into someone else's bedroom, how should I let them know I want to come in?
Hint: you do the same thing at the front door of a friend's house
Knock (demonstrate)
If you needed help, who could you talk to or ask?
Staff, family, friend
When we need to let someone else know something, how can we tell them?
Speak, use pictures, communication board, point, show the person
Next year we are going to vote for a new president. Do we have the right to vote?
Yes. But there are rules to voting that everyone must follow to be allowed to vote (18 years old, and registered)
What is a right?
Rights are something you are entitled to or deserve.
Am I allowed to make and receive phone calls?
Yes.
Who can you call?
If you needed help in the community, who could you ask for help?
A trusted community helper, like a policeman, fireman, or friend you know well.
True or False?
Even if we don't agree, we should respect other people's opinions.
True!
Ex: I want to go out to eat at one place, but Alexandria wants to go somewhere else. How do we work it out?
Many of us are interested in doing different things in our free time. What are some of the things we might like to do after work/on the weekends?
There are lots of different groups to join, we have the right to join if we choose.
Who has human rights?
Everyone! Some you need to be old enough to do, like vote. Others you have because you live in the United States and are a citizen.
True or false: I have the right to be alone.
True!
Where are some places you might want to be alone?
If someone tries to touch or hurt us, and we feel like this is not OK, what should we do or say?
Say "no!", "leave me alone", "I don't like that".
Other ways to say no? hand up like stop, sign "no" or "stop"
If your rights have to be changed, where does it need to be written down?
In your ISP.
Many people are interested in following a religion.
What are some of the different religions?
Catholic, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim
Why might we need to change how someone exercises their rights?
Example: Janellis wants to have unsupervised time in the community. She needs to be back on time. How can we help her?
Sometimes a right has to be changed in order for the person to be safe.
We could teach Janellis how to tell time, and make sure she has a watch with her that she can read.
What do we put on our door, and open with a key, to protect our privacy?
A lock.
Does anyone have a lock for their room?
We have the right to choose where we live. What are some of these places called?
Group home, apartment, supervised apartment, at home with family
We have the right to speak up about what we need.
Is it OK to blame others for things they didn't do?
NO. It is our responsibility to tell the truth, even if it is hard to do.
Who is responsible for keeping their belongings safe?
How do we keep our belongings safe so no one can take them?
We are responsible for our own belongings, and if we need help we should ask for it.
For example: I am responsible for my car, I lock it and take care of it.
What is a responsibility?
A responsibility is something you are expected to do or take care of.
I have the right to speak to other people privately. What are some ways we talked about in group?
Phone, internet, mail, texting
Many times we live near others, sometimes as a roommate, sometimes as a neighbor.
What are some of the things we can do to be a good neighbor?
Be polite (say hello, wave)
Be thoughtful (no loud music when people are trying to sleep, keep your house clean and yard, when friends are visiting, keep your housemates in mind)
Respect other peoples rights and privacy
I have the right to be as healthy as possible.
What are my responsibilities in staying healthy?
Take my meds as needed
Eat healthy
exercise regularly
Do what the doctor says I should do
Tell someone if don't feel well.
I got some money for my birthday and I don't know what to do with it. What can I do with it?
Should i save it or spend it?
You have the right to spend it, put it in the bank, or in a safe. Or you can save it. It is your decision.
Who has responsibilities?
Give an example.
Everyone.