PLACES
My name is Marme. I wear a covering over my head and face when I go out. It looks like a long scarf. It's called a Hijab. What Right is this?
The Right to Religious freedom and practice.
My roommate has hit me twice. Last week my staff moved my roommate to his own room. He hasn't hit me since. He is being nice. What Right is this?
The Right to be free from harm
I bring my cell phone to he program, but I only use it at lunch to call my girl/boy friend or if I need to talk to my mother. This is my Right to what?
The Right to use a phone whenever one is available.
At program, I spilled ketchup on my shirt. They were going to lend me a shirt, but I told them that I keep an extra shirt in my locker with my bag that has my phone and wallet with spending money. What Right am I exercising?
My Right to wear my own clothes, keep my own things, and spend my own money for small purchases.
I am going to a couple of programs that my CSC recommended. I am learning to speak up in a speech class, how to shop at Food 4 Less, and how to manage money and use the ATM at my bank. What Right is this?
The Right to receive services that help me do more things on my own
My staff pretty much do everything right. They treat me like an adult, they let me close the bathroom door when they help me shower, and they always help me look neat and clean. What Right is this?
The Right to Dignity, privacy, and humane care.
When the pandemic restrictions are lifted, I plan to go to the movies with my friends and go shopping with my sister. In the summer, I can go to some baseball games. What Right is this?
The Right to social Interaction in community activities.
At my IPP meeting, my sister was going to talk for me. But my CSC asked me to talk about what I've been doing and what I want to learn. I told them myself. What Right is this?
The Right to advocacy, that is, the Right to speak for myself.
I finished high school, but I still need to learn more about math and writing because I didn't do very well. I can go to classes at Reseda Adult School after work and it's free. What Right is this?
The Right to appropriate publicly supported education.
My brother is calling 911 because my head is bleeding from a fall. What right is this?
The Right to prompt medical care
There is an election coming up. I need to read about the two candidates and make my choice. What Right is this?
The Right to vote
My CSC wants to make sure that I have signed up for SSI and Medi-cal. He said that he would help me. What is this Right?
The Right to social service programs.
I passed and got a certificate from Pathways. I practiced bagging groceries and cleaning in the store. I am really good at those two jobs. I am going to apply for a job at Vons. What Right is this?
The Right to employment for which I qualify.
In my group home, I make my own bed, do my own laundry, and make my own breakfast. A staff asked me to clean my housemates' room. I said, "No, I won't do that unless you want to give me money." What Right is this?
The Right to refuse work in a residential facility for which one is not paid.
My Aunt and Uncle are coming over to see me tomorrow. My friend came over and we played video games. What Right is this?
The Right to see visitors
At my IPP, my CSC said that there are two different day programs close to where I live. I need to choose what I want. What Right is this?
The Right to make choices and the Right to know and agree to the services or activities that I am asked to participate in.
I graduated from high school. I am applying to attend both a Computer Tech school and Mission College. What Right is this?
The Right to participate in vocational and higher education programs for which I qualify.
I have a hard time not interrupting others in class. Marme said that if I interrupt her one more time, she will lock me in the laundry room for 30 minutes to change my behavior. Ronda told her that she can't do that. What Right is this?
The Right to refuse behavior modification techniques which cause pain or trauma.
An envelope addressed to me came in the mail today. I got very upset when my staff opened and read it without my permission. What Right is this?
The right to receive unopened mail
I am not happy with where I live. They only let me use a phone once a week and they open my mail I'm going to call the Clients Rights Advocate. What Right is this?
The Right to legal counsel and appeals procedures where I can complain that I'm not getting some of my Rights.