Know Your Rights: The Right to Own Things

Introduction

• Hosts: Christy, Joe, and Emily
• Topic: Understanding the right to own things.

Key Rights Discussed

• Right to own what you want.
• Right to buy what you want.
• Right to get rid of or sell things you don’t want anymore.
• Right to decide who uses or borrows your things.

How to Protect Your Ownership Rights

• Decide what things are important to you and communicate with supporters.
• If denied something, ask why and what can be done to obtain it.
• Be assertive about your choices in using, borrowing, keeping, or disposing of items.

Personal Stories on Ownership

Emily (Madison, Wisconsin)

• Emphasizes the security in owning things.
• Knowing likes and wants is crucial for ownership.
• Example: Chooses groceries, clothes, and furniture that make her comfortable.

Christy (Watertown)

• Stresses the importance of choice despite having a disability.
• Enjoys buying things for her apartment, especially in pink.
• Values making personal decisions even with team support.

Joe (Wauwatosa, Wisconsin)

• Highlights the importance of buying things with his own money.
• Enjoys buying video games and a cell phone.
• Would feel upset if his right to own things was taken away.

Supporting People with Ownership Rights

• Supporters should learn what’s important for the individual to own.
• Respect the individual’s decisions on buying, keeping, or disposing of items.
• Help the individual understand why they might not be able to have something and what steps can be taken to obtain it.

Conclusion

• It’s crucial to understand and exercise your right to own things.
• Additional resources: Check out the Know Your Rights video series for more information on other rights.
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