Right to:
Dignity and Respect

I have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

I have the right to be seen for my abilities.

I have the right to have my thoughts and opinions heard and be respected for them.

I have the right to be treated fairly.

Right to:
Privacy and Confidentiality

I have the right that anything that involves me is kept confidential and if needed to be discussed then it’s with my permission.

Right to:
Person-Centered Support

I have the right for my support staff to treat me with a person centered approach.

Right to:
Accessible Facilities and Resources

I have the right to be able to access the facilities I participate/live in.

I have the right to access resources that I may need.

I have the right to be accommodated to fit my needs.

Right to:
Equal Opportunities

I have the right to have the same opportunity as my peers.

I have the right to be trained to enhance my skills for better opportunities.

I have the right to pursue community work based employment.

I have the right to participate in programs that I enjoy.

Right to:
Safety and Well-being

I have the right to be in a safe and secure environment.

I have the right to feel safe and secure in any situation.

I have the right to my emotions and how I am feeling.

I have the right to be supported in my decisions about my health and well-being.

Right to:
Communication and Information

I have the right to be informed about any information that involves me.

I have the right to the right form of communication that I will understand.

Right to:
Complaints and Grievance Procedures

I have the right to be heard if my needs are not being met.

I have the right to be informed about my rights.

I have the right to file a complaint with support from staff.

I have the right that if my complaint was not fairly resolved then I can appeal the decision.

Right to:
Advocacy and Representation

I have the right for my voice to be heard and make my own decisions.

I have the right for staff and peers to listen to my ideas.

I have the right to choose what happens in my life.

I have the right to life.

I have the right to exercise my rights.

I have the right to be supported and given advice about decisions I would like to make.

I have the right if someone else needs to speak for me, that they understand my wants and needs.

I have the right to be seen in front of the court of law as an equal.

Right to:
Social Inclusion and Community Integration

I have the right to decide on my friends and who I like to hang around with.

I have the right to control my own money and spend it the way I want to.

I have the right to have a passport, ID, driver’s license or other important papers.

I have the right to choose where I want to live.

I have the right to be involved with my community and community based activities.

I have the right to be seen in society as a valued member.

I have the right to choose my sexuality, gender, and who I want to be involved with.