Rights Assessment
To assist with the promotion of individual rights, Assisted Independence suggests starting with basic protections
under federal law, such as United States Constitution, for which copies are provided. Additionally, Assisted Independence
provides a document titled Options for Supporting Choice, explaining alternatives to guardianship, provided by the Indiana
Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities. Also, provided by the Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities is
a handout titled Voting Rights for Hoosiers and a packet of Person First Language. The Recreational Therapist may utilize any
resources necessary for the betterment of the individual supported. The Director of Recreational Therapy is available for
assistance.
The Rights Assessment should be conducted once annually. Improvement should be visible from year to year.
Use the Rights Assessment to establish goals and objectives in the treatment plan. The Rights Assessment can be accessed on AccelTrax through Forms.