Rights Assessment
Although the accomplishments should be celebrated, the current reality is sobering. Individuals with disabilities are
still segregated in specialized education classrooms, controlled, rather than educated. Individuals with autism labeled as
“nonverbal” are incorrectly understood as incompetent, ruining vast opportunity, perhaps the most atrocious active civil
rights infringement in the United States, despite recent university studies indicating neurotypical functioning, implying autism
is a neuromuscular proprioceptive disorder resulting in a mind-body disconnect. Furthermore, many adult individuals with
disabilities, capable of independence, have guardianship, begging the question: should a man or woman be property of
another individual? Millions of circumstances where individuals’ rights are lacking exist in our hometowns and worldwide.
Undertaking the tall tasks of changing laws will be process won slowly. As a Recreational Therapist, many rights
promotions can take place quickly. For example, does the individual supported know how to send and receive mail? Another
example, does the individual supported understand the right to practice religion under the United States Constitution, and if
so, does the individual supported have the means to practice religion? Moreover, does the individual supported understand
the right to remain silent in the event of an accusation? Using education as an intervention will help increase the functioning
of an individual. Individuals supported have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The Recreational Therapist
is to support individual freedom and autonomy.
