My Rights
YES or NO: Do you have the right to make choices about your own life?
YES
What should you do if you make a mess?
Clean it up
What does self-advocacy mean?
Speaking up for yourself
Write down one responsibility you have when you go to your job sites.
Multiple answers: Be on time, do your job, follow rules, etc.
T or F: You have the right to be treated with respect.
TRUE
If someone is treating you unfairly because of your disability, what right do you have?
The right to be treated fairly/equally
What is one responsibility you have at school?
First time listening, do your work, be respectful, etc Multiple answers!
You don't understand what someone is asking you to do. What can you say?
"Can you explain that again?" / "I need help."
What should you do if you finish your work early?
Ask your job coach what you can do next.
T or F: You should always make other people make your choices for you.
FALSE
What can you do if you need help with something?
Ask for help/support
You borrow something from a friend. What should you do when you are finished with it?
Return it
Someone is doing something that makes you uncomfortable. What can you say?
"Please stop." / "I don't like that."
You notice that you are running low on supplies at work. What should you do?
Tell your job coach that you need more supplies.
T or F: It is your responsibility to follow rules at work.
TRUE
Who gets to make choices about your own life?
You!
You are going to be late for Eagle Academy. What should you do?
Tell your teacher/job coach
You need help doing a task at work. Should you sit there and wait for your job coach to come to you, or ask for help?
Ask for help.
You are having a problem with a coworker. What should you do instead of arguing with them?
Talk to your job coach about the problem.
T or F: If you make a mistake at work, you should hide it from your supervisor.
FALSE
You are told that you cannot make a choice about your own life. What could you say?
"I have the right to make my own choices." / Speak up for yourself!
You accidentally break something at work. What is the responsible thing to do?
Tell your job coach and take responsibility
Someone tells you that you cannot make your own choices. What can you do?
Speak up and explain that you have the right to make your own choices.
If you work at Winn Dixie, what do you need to wear when you go to work? Write down one thing.
T or F: Self-advocacy means speaking up for your dog.
FALSE