Dignity
We have the right to be treated with respect.
What does the word RESPECT mean?
Treating others with kindness, dignity, and care, just as they would want to be treated themselves. It means listening when others speak, valuing different opinions, following rules, and using good manners. It also involves respecting oneself, boundaries, and the environment.
You have the right to choose.
Which action supports a person's right to choose?
A.) Choosing for them without asking.
B.) Giving clear options.
C.) Ignoring their answers.
D.) Rushing them to decide.
B.) Giving clear options.
We have the right to communicate with others and to fully express ourselves.
What action does NOT respect communication rights?
A.) Listening carefully
B.) Providing communication tools
C.) Refusing to let someone express their opinion
D.) Asking clarifying questions
C.) Refusing to let someone express their opinion
We have the right to develop friendships.
What does the right to develop friendships mean?
A. Staff choose your friends
B. You can choose your own friends
C. You must be friends with everyone
D. Friends are not important
B. You can choose your own friends
We have the right to privacy.
What does the right to privacy mean?
A. Other people can watch you anytime
B. Your personal space and information are respected
C. You must keep secrets
D. You are never allowed visitors
B. Your personal space and information are respected
We have the right to a nationality and right to celebrate our culture.
Nationality is the country you belong to and are a citizen of, often where you were born.
Culture is the unique mix of traditions, food, language, clothing, and beliefs shared by a group of people
Give an example of a nationality:
Many possible answers.
Some Examples May Include:
American
Japanese
Canadian
Australian
ETC.
We have the right to be independent and make our own informed decisions.
What does it mean to make an informed decision?
A.) Choosing quickly without details
B.) Letting others always choose
C.) Getting information and understanding your options
D.) Picking what a friend wants
C.) Getting information and understanding your options
We have the right to send and receive letters
TRUE OR FALSE:
You have the right to get help sending a letter if you ask for help.
TRUE
We have the right to belong to any group we choose.
Which is an example of belonging to a group you choose?
A. Being forced to join an activity
B. Joining a club you enjoy
C. Being told you cannot join any groups
D. Staying home all the time
B. Joining a club you enjoy
We have the right to privacy in our own home and personal space.
What is an example of privacy in your own home or personal space?
A. Someone enters your room without knocking
B. Staff read your notes without asking
C. People knock and wait before entering
D. Everyone can go through your belongings
C. People knock and wait before entering
We have the right to worship.
The right to WORSHIP is a fundamental human right allowing individuals or communities to practice their religion, manifest beliefs, and conduct ceremonies in public or private without government coercion or interference.
TRUE OR FALSE:
People are allowed to have different religious beliefs.
True.
We have the right to have out own thoughts and opinions and the rights to change our minds.
What action does NOT respect a person's right to their own opinion?
A.) Asking what they think
B.) Giving them time to decide
C.) Forcing them to agree with you
D.) Accepting a different view
C.) Forcing them to agree with you
We have the right to communicate through telephones and computers.
If someone stops you from using a phone or computer without a good reason, that is:
A.) Normal
B.) Helpful
C.) A violation of your rights
D.) Not important
C.) A violation of your rights
We have the right to have intimate relationships with mutually consenting adults.
What does “mutually consenting adults” mean in relationships?
A. One person decides
B. Both adults agree and say yes
C. Staff decide for you
D. Someone feels pressured
B. Both adults agree and say yes
We have the right to converse privately.
What does the right to converse privately mean?
A. You are not allowed to talk to others
B. Conversations must always be listened to
C. You can talk with others without being overheard
D. Only staff can talk privately
C. You can talk with others without being overheard
TRUE OR FALSE:
Everyone is born with dignity.
TRUE
We have the right to our own personality.
A person likes quiet activities instead of group games and that choice is respected. This supports:
A.) Control
B.) Their personality
C.) Punishment
D.) Rules only
B.) Their personality
Which of these is an example of respecting your communication rights?
A. Reading your mail without asking
B. Throwing away your letters
C. Helping you mail a letter if you ask
D. Telling you who you must write to
C. Helping you mail a letter if you ask
We have the right to marry and have a family if we choose.
What does the right to marry and have a family mean?
A. Everyone must get married
B. Only some people are allowed to marry
C. You can choose to marry and have a family if you want
D. Marriage is not allowed
C. You can choose to marry and have a family if you want
We have the right to expect confidentiality regarding our personal information.
What does confidentiality of personal information mean?
A. Anyone can share your information
B. Your information is shared only with permission or when required by law
C. Your information is posted publicly
D. Your information belongs to staff
B. Your information is shared only with permission or when required by law
Yelling at someone in public takes away their dignity because it does what?
It disrespects and embarrasses them.
We have the right to access, view our records and receive copies upon request.
Which of the following is an example of using your record access rights?
A.) Hiding information
B.) Throwing records away
C.) Asking to read your service plan
D.) Reading someone else's file
C.) Asking to read your service plan
Which is an example of communicating using technology?
A. Watching TV
B. Making a phone call
C. Taking a nap
D. Eating dinner
B. Making a phone call
Which statement about intimate relationships is TRUE?
A. People with disabilities are not allowed relationships
B. Only married people can have relationships
C. Adults have the right to intimate relationships if both people agree
D. Staff must approve all relationships
C. Adults have the right to intimate relationships if both people agree
We have the right to expect our photograph will not be publicized without our permission.
When can your photograph be shared publicly?
A. Anytime someone wants
B. Only if staff think it is okay
C. Only with your permission
D. Never, even if you agree
C. Only with your permission