Personal Safety
What does the right to personal safety mean?
A. Being controlled by others
B. Being protected from harm
C. Never leaving home
D. Always being alone
B. Being protected from harm
We have the right to an education.
What does the right to an education mean?
A. Only children can learn
B. Learning is not important
C. You have the right to learn and gain skills
D. Only staff decide what you learn
C. You have the right to learn and gain skills
We have the right to participate in the cultural life of the community
What does the right to participate in the cultural life of the community mean?
A. You must stay home all the time
B. You can take part in community events, celebrations, and traditions
C. You cannot attend local events
D. Only staff can go to events
B. You can take part in community events, celebrations, and traditions
We have the right to own property.
What does the right to own property mean?
A. Other people own your things
B. You can own your own belongings
C. You are not allowed to have possessions
D. Staff decide what you own
B. You can own your own belongings
Scenario: Alex wants to send a letter to a friend, but a staff member says, “You can’t send it.”
What should Alex know about their rights?
A. Staff can decide all letters for Alex
B. Alex has the right to send and receive letters
C. Letters are only allowed in emergencies
D. Letters are not important
B. Alex has the right to send and receive letters
Everyone has the right to communicate through letters, phones, or computers. Staff cannot stop this without a very good reason.
Who has the right to be safe?
A. Only children
B. Only staff
C. Everyone
D. Only people without disabilities
C. Everyone
We have the right to be paid for the work we do and we have the right to equal pay for equal work.
Which of these is an example of equal pay for equal work?
A. Paying someone less because they have a disability
B. Paying two people the same for doing the same job
C. Paying only one worker
D. Paying people based on favorites
B. Paying two people the same for doing the same job
We have the right to participate in the government by exercising our right to vote.
Who has the right to vote and participate in government?
A. Only politicians
B. Only people without disabilities
C. Everyone who is eligible
D. Only staff
C. Everyone who is eligible
We have the right to obtain, keep, use and dispose of personal possessions.
What does “dispose of” your personal possessions mean?
A. Never touching your belongings
B. Letting others throw them away
C. Choosing to give away, sell, or throw away your items
D. Hiding your things
C. Choosing to give away, sell, or throw away your items
Jamie wants to join a local dance club, but a caregiver says, “You shouldn’t go; it’s too far.”
What is true about Jamie’s rights?
A. Jamie has the right to belong to groups and develop friendships
B. Jamie can only participate if staff approve
C. Jamie must stay home
D. Jamie can’t choose friends
A. Jamie has the right to belong to groups and develop friendships
Adults with developmental disabilities have the right to form friendships, join groups, and participate in community activities.
We have the right to be free from harm.
What does “free from harm” mean?
A. Being yelled at or hurt
B. Being treated kindly and safely
C. Being ignored
D. Being punished
B. Being treated kindly and safely
We have the right to choose the type of work we do.
Who gets to choose the type of work you do?
A. Staff
B. Family
C. You
D. Your coworkers
C. You
We have the right to belong to groups and clubs in the community.
Which is an example of belonging to groups or clubs in the community?
A. Joining a sports team you enjoy
B. Being forced to stay home
C. Only attending staff meetings
D. Not being allowed to participate
A. Joining a sports team you enjoy
Which action respects your personal property rights?
A. Taking your things without asking
B. Throwing away your belongings
C. Asking before using your property
D. Locking your items away from you
C. Asking before using your property
Morgan notices that someone is being hurt at home but is afraid to speak up.
What is Morgan’s right?
A. Keep it a secret
B. Tell someone trusted to help
C. Blame themselves
D. Do nothing
B. Tell someone trusted to help
Everyone has the right to be safe and free from harm. Reporting unsafe situations protects everyone.
We have the right to basic needs such as food, clothing, housing, medical care and social services.
Which action supports your right to personal safety?
A. Ignoring unsafe situations
B. Stopping you from asking for help
C. Listening when you say you feel unsafe
D. Blaming you
C. Listening when you say you feel unsafe
We have the right to work in favorable conditions.
What does it mean to work in favorable conditions?
A. Working in unsafe places
B. Being treated fairly and safely at work
C. Being yelled at
D. Working without breaks
B. Being treated fairly and safely at work
We have the right to recreation and leisure.
What does the right to recreation and leisure mean?
A. You are never allowed free time
B. You can take part in hobbies, sports, and fun activities
C. You must work all the time
D. Staff choose all your activities
B. You can take part in hobbies, sports, and fun activities
Which of these is an example of personal property?
A. Someone else’s wallet
B. Your clothes or phone
C. Public furniture
D. A street sign
B. Your clothes or phone
Lee wants to work at a café, but staff say, “We won’t pay you; it’s fine if you work for free.”
Question: Which is true about Lee’s rights?
A. Lee must work for free
B. Lee has the right to be paid fairly for work
C. Only some adults get pay
D. Pay doesn’t matter
B. Lee has the right to be paid fairly for work
Everyone has the right to work in safe conditions, get paid, and receive equal pay for equal work.
If someone ignores your right to be safe, that is:
A. Normal
B. Helpful
C. A violation of your rights
D. Required
C. A violation of your rights
We have the right to take a vacation from work.
What does the right to take a vacation from work mean?
A. You are never allowed time off
B. Only staff can take vacations
C. You can take time off to rest from work
D. Vacations are punishment
C. You can take time off to rest from work
If someone stops you from voting, joining clubs, or attending events for no reason, that is:
A. Normal
B. Helpful
C. A violation of your rights
D. Required
C. A violation of your rights
f someone takes or uses your belongings without permission, that is:
A. Normal
B. Helpful
C. A violation of your rights
D. Required
C. A violation of your rights
Casey wants to join a local sports club, but someone says, “You can’t vote or join groups here.”
Which statement is correct?
A. Casey has the right to participate in community life and vote
B. Only staff can vote
C. People with disabilities cannot join groups
D. Casey must stay home
A. Casey has the right to participate in community life and vote
Adults with developmental disabilities have the right to vote, participate in community life, join clubs, and enjoy recreation.