The game show that tests your knowledge of adult rights. Right or No Right? The game show that tests your knowledge of adult rights.

What is a right? Something guaranteed by law The opposite of a left A:

Rights are guaranteed by law

What is a privilege? Something you earn Something you sell A: B:

Privileges are earned

Is it a Right or a Privilege? Now for the game! Is it a Right or a Privilege?

(where you go right now) Public School (where you go right now) Right Privilege A: B:

Right

You Have the Right to… You have the right to a Free Appropriate Public Education. In other words, you have the right to be taught in a way that helps you learn.

A Few Rules of the Game Know about your diagnosis or disability Know what’s on your IEP or 504 plan Let your team know what works and what doesn’t work

Driver’s License Right Privilege A: B:

Privilege

Getting a drivers’ license is a privilege but there are rights within this privilege.

A Few Rules of the Game Know what type of accommodations you need Ask for the accommodations before you take the test

College or Vocational School Right Privilege A: B:

Privilege

Going to college or vocational school is a privilege but there are rights within this privilege.

You Have the Right to… Help in class, similar to what you may have now Student housing that meets your needs Student parking that meets your needs (if you have an accessible parking permit)

A Few Rules of the Game Understand your diagnosis or disability Know what type of accommodations and services you need More

A Few Rules of the Game Talk to the disabilities services staff at your school Give them the medical & high school documents that tell about your disability and the accommodations you need

Jobs Right Privilege A: B:

Privilege

Working in a job is a privilege but there are rights within this privilege.

You Have the Right to… Be treated the same as other employees To ask for accommodations if you need them to do your job More

You Have the Right to… To get the accommodations you ask for if they’re reasonable

A Few Rules of the Game Know your diagnosis or disability Do your homework about accommodations that might help you More

A Few Rules of the Game Ask your supervisor or the person in charge for the help you need

Voting Right Privilege A: B:

Right

Being able to vote is a right of every person age 18 and over who is a citizen and has not had that right taken away by a judge.

You Have the Right to… Choose who you vote for It’s illegal for someone to offer or give you something to vote a certain way

A Few Rules of the Game Fill out a voter registration card and send it to the county clerk Find out where your polling place is More

A Few Rules of the Game Know if you need to use the accessible machine Tell a poll worker if you need help

Housing Right Privilege A: B:

Privilege

Housing is a privilege but there are rights within this privilege.

You Have the Right to… Choose where you want to live Be treated like any other tenant

No one can say you can’t live somewhere because of the way you look or because of your diagnosis!

A Few Rules of the Game Do your homework Look for housing opportunities in the area you want to live Look for housing you can afford More

A Few Rules of the Game Find out if you need to have structural accommodations to live there Ask for them if you need them

Access to Health Care Right Privilege A: B:

Privilege

Currently, access to health care is a privilege but there are rights within this privilege.

You Have the Right to… Choose your own doctor or mental health provider Be treated fairly by the doctor Decide if you want to follow treatment suggested by the doctor

A Few Rules of the Game Know your diagnosis or disability Make a list of your concerns and bring it with you to your appointment Ask questions if you don’t understand something

Remember: Life is like a game.

In Order to Win, You Must Know the rules Play by the rules Know where to get help with the rules

No one will win the game for you!

Thank you! Right or No Right? - for playing - Right or No Right?

As a bonus, everyone will receive goodie bags when they leave. Right or No Right? As a bonus, everyone will receive goodie bags when they leave.

Kentucky Protection & Advocacy (800) 372-2988 (502) 564-2967 www.kypa.net September 2009