Understanding Your Rights as a Person with Disability

If you have a disability, you have rights.
They apply:

Your rights are part of who you are. They do not depend on funding, plans, or approvals.

Disability rights are about being treated fairly and with respect.

They include the right to:

You also have the right to supports like:

Many people are not told about their rights.

This can make it hard to:

When you understand your rights, you may feel more confident and prepared.

If a service speaks too fast or uses difficult words, you have the right to ask them to slow down or explain things differently.

Knowing your rights helps you:

You do not need to be an expert. Learning over time is enough.