Rights of People with DD - Hamilton County DDS

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS & DUE PROCESS

To be treated with respect
To live in a safe place
To have food that is good for you
To go to the church of your choice
To get medical treatment
To get special help
To have people teach you
To be alone when you want
To talk to anyone you want
To have your own things
To have friends
To do things you want
To work and make money
To be treated like everyone else
To not be hit or called names
To learn, make friends and do things in the community
To make choices about your life
To ask someone to help
To buy things you want or need with your own money
To say “yes” or “no” to people that want to talk about or look at your personal files
To tell people if you do not like something • To not be restrained or given medicine if you do not need it
To have the right to vote
To say “no” if you do not want to be in a study or experiment
To take your medication on your own, or with some help if it is safe for you