1. Individuals with developmental disabilities have more rights than the rest of the population.

2. An individual with DD is talking to you about their church and states that they do not like their new pastor. You should:

3. People with disabilities do not have the right to decide what information is shared about them with others.

4. Football is too violent a sport for anyone with DD to participate in.

5. Society has historically treated individuals with DD in the best possible manner.

6. An advocate for an individual should be selected by people who know the individual, but not by the individual themselves.

7. Kelly is 22 years old, has been diagnosed with Mild ID and has a history of psychiatric issues. Kelly is her own guardian. Recently she has demonstrated an increase in defiance towards her employer, yelling at her providers in the home, and breaking her roommate’s personal belongings. When confronted about her behaviors she laughed and told them they deserved it. Kelly’s team met and discussed how this reflects the same actions as when she was 17. At that time Kelly saw a psychiatrist. Kelly’s team feels that her seeing a psychiatrist may be in her best interest. Kelly disagrees and informs the team that she will not see a doctor or take medications again. What is the team’s approach at this point?

8. Hannah is 19 years old. On Fridays she and her best friend Emily like to go to the bowling alley. Hannah’s provider does not like the bowling alley because it is too loud. Earlier in the week, Hannah called Emily to make plans for Friday night. Hannah needs assistance with dialing Emily’s phone number.  Hannah’s provider dials the number for Hannah and they make plans to go bowling Friday. On Friday they bowl for a few hours and eat pizza. Her provider hangs out near them for the evening. Hannah’s rights have been violated.

9. It is okay to treat adults with intellectual disabilities like children since that is how they like to be treated.

10. A man with DD has a scheduled dentist appointment, but is refusing to go. You should:

11. Charlie has been agitated and combative for the last few hours in the home he shares with 2 roommates. He has hit and kicked his roommate and spit on his residential provider. His behaviors continue to escalate as the evening goes on. His provider spends most of the evening redirecting Charlie and explaining to him how his actions affect others and what consequences could happen if he continues. Charlie's rights have been violated.

12. If an individual has a payee, they have the right to see their checkbook register and know where their money is being spent.

13. Individuals have the right to complain about their providers.

14. Individuals with disabilities can have their own things and use them as they wish.

15. Human rights can be taken away legally if someone does not understand them.

16. If you do not like the boyfriend or family member of an individual with DD, you have the right to not let them see that person.

17. Jacob has a job at Wendy’s. He tells anyone that will listen that he does not like it there and doesn’t want to work in the food industry. He is told that he can only work in the food industry because of his disability. Jacob’s rights have been violated.

18. James is 17 years old. He calls his provider while he is at work, informing her that his mother hit him several times last night with a belt for spilling his pop on the couch. He states that his back hurts where she hit him. What should James’ provider do to help protect James and his rights?

19. Tyler is 22 years old. He is his own guardian and lives with his mother and sister. Tyler informs his team that he would like his mother to be his advocate. Tyler's providers do not feel that his mother is a good choice for an advocate and that mom is not looking out for Tyler's best interest. The providers should:

20. As a provider, I have the responsibility to: