Individual Rights and Advocacy Flashcards
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A person with a disability tells their DSP they want to move to a less supervised apartment. The DSP disagrees with this choice. What is the BEST response?
Answer: Support the person in exploring their options and planning the transition
DSPs must support self-determination by helping individuals explore and pursue their own goals, even when the DSP personally disagrees.
Which federal law prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in programs receiving federal financial assistance?
Answer: The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was the first major federal civil rights law protecting people with disabilities from discrimination in federally funded programs.
An individual expresses that they do not want their family members informed about their medical appointments. The DSP should:
Answer: Honor the individual's confidentiality request
Adults with disabilities have the right to confidentiality, and DSPs must respect their decisions about who receives their personal information.
What does 'least restrictive environment' mean in the context of supporting people with disabilities?
Answer: Providing supports in settings that allow the greatest integration and independence possible
Least restrictive environment means individuals should receive supports in settings that maximize their independence, integration, and participation in community life.
A DSP witnesses a colleague verbally belittling an individual they support. The DSP's obligation is to:
Answer: Report the incident through proper channels immediately
DSPs are mandated reporters and have an ethical duty to report observed abuse or mistreatment immediately through proper agency and legal channels.
When an individual with intellectual disability is also a victim of a crime, the DSP should:
Answer: Support the individual's right to report the crime and connect them with appropriate resources
People with disabilities have the same right to justice as anyone else, and DSPs should support them in accessing the legal system and victim services.
The principle of 'dignity of risk' means:
Answer: Individuals have the right to take reasonable risks as part of living a full life
Dignity of risk recognizes that experiencing challenges, making mistakes, and taking reasonable risks are essential to personal growth and a meaningful life.