Bill of Rights
- You have the right to be treated fairly and with respect
- You have the right not to be put down by words or actions
- You have the right to calm yourself down when you are upset before other means are used
- You have the right to get help
- You have the right to choose an advocate
- You have the right to get an education
- You have the right to have your IEP or transition plan written and reviewed at a meeting with you
- You have the right to choose your job and to receive fair pay
- You have the right to decide how to spend or save your money
- You have the right to get needed services
- You have the right to choose your own doctors and to see the doctors when you want
- You have the right to have, receive, or refuse regular therapy services
- You have the right to choose where you want to live
- Whether you live by yourself, with a roommate, or in a group home, you have the right to privacy and to expect people to knock before entering
- You have the right to have your own belongings
- You have the right to have a place to be alone
- You have the right to choose your friends
- You have the right to call and visit family and friends
- You have the right to decide what you want to eat
- You have the right to date
- You have the right to get married
- You have the right to have children
- You have the right to plan and enjoy fun activities
- You have the right to join community groups
- You have the right to expect public places to be accessible
- You have the right to vote.
*Source: http://selfdeterminationak.org/ (now defunct)