My Services
What are services?
Help or support a person receives to live, work, learn, or be part of the community.
What does making a choice mean?
Picking what you want or deciding between options.
Who can be part of your support team?
Family, staff, support coordinator, job coach, teacher, friend, advocate, or doctor.
What is a right?
Something a person is allowed to have or do.
What is a goal?
Something you want to learn, do, or improve.
name one type of service someone may receive.
Job coaching, transportation help, personal care, therapy, life skills training, or community support.
Name one choice you may make in your service life.
Where to go, what goals to work on, what activities to do, who supports you, or what job you want.
What does a support team do?
Helps a person reach goals, stay safe, and get needed services.
Name one right people have when receiving services.
The right to be respected, safe, heard, treated fairly, make choices, or ask questions.
Name one example of a service life goal.
Learning job skills, using transportation, making friends, cooking, managing money, or speaking up.
Why is it important to know what services you receive?
So you understand your support and can speak up about what you need.
Why should people be included in choices about their services?
Because it is their life and their voice matters.
Who is the most important person on your support team?
You.
What should you do if someone treats you unfairly?
Tell a trusted person, staff member, advocate, family member, or support coordinator.
Why should goals be personal?
Because goals should match what the person wants and needs.
What should you do if a service is not helping you?
Tell a trusted person, support coordinator, staff member, family member, or advocate.
What can you say if you do not agree with a decision?
“I do not agree,” “I want to talk about this,” or “I need help understanding.”
What should you do if you do not understand something your support team says?
Ask them to explain it in a simpler way.
What does privacy mean?
Keeping personal information safe and not sharing it without permission.
What should you do if you feel unsafe?
Get away if possible and tell a trusted person right away.
What does a service plan help explain?
It explains the services, supports, goals, and needs of the person.
What is informed choice?
Making a choice after understanding the options, risks, and possible results.
Why is communication important with your support team?
It helps everyone understand your needs, choices, goals, and concerns.
Why is self-advocacy connected to rights?
Because self-advocacy means speaking up for your needs, choices, and rights.
What is one way to stay safe while receiving services in the community?
Know emergency contacts, stay with trusted people, follow safety rules, ask for help, or report problems.