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Rights for Us<br />
With the recent Ombudsman’s Report “Nowhere to Turn,” many Ontarians became aware of what<br />
individuals with developmental disabilities face in terms of service access, treatment and denied<br />
rights. We are proud that throughout the year, youth and adults in our programs established their<br />
own charter of rights.<br />
Here is a highlight of these rights, with examples shared by the Charter of Rights’ founders:<br />
The right to be a part of the community<br />
Zach shared that he likes going to Tim Horton’s because<br />
he feels "a part of a busy shop and the staff are so nice."<br />
The right to make our own decisions with our money<br />
Donna was proud to buy herself a new nightgown this<br />
year. Donna is a prudent saver and estimates her only<br />
additional expense for 2016 will be a new CD.<br />
The right to be treated with respect<br />
Jeff lives with his family and feels he is treated with<br />
respect at home, at Aptus and when he travels on the TTC.<br />
The right to have fun and be ourselves<br />
Mike lives with his brother and shared how he loves<br />
getting the chance to watch Supercross and to run in the<br />
park with his nieces.<br />
Aptus participants attended a workshop<br />
concerning the Ombudsman’s Report “Nowhere<br />
to Turn” hosted by the ARCH Disability Law<br />
Centre. They were passionate to participate, learn<br />
more and advocate for others with disabilities.