People are not locked in, but intruders are locked out; People have keys to their homes; Fences do not lock people into their yards The location of door door knobs, and window latches do not stop people who use wheelchairs from going where they need or want to. People have access to transportation that is available to the general population; People can move freely between their home and the community; People may take advantage of community resources; People choose own doctors and other professionals People are not required to attend church or synagogue unless they choose to do so and then they may attend a church or synagogue of their own choosing; People are not restricted from visiting friends or family members; People are not restricted to their home as punishment or because of the inappropriate behavior of others; People can make individual choices how they spend their time; Public buildings are accessible The Right to Earn, Hold and Spend Money People have the right to apply for and get meaningful jobs in the their community; People get equal pay for equal work; People keep their own money; People have their own bank accounts; People have a safe place to keep their money; People do not have to ask permission to get or spend their money; People have access to the community to their money in ways they choose. The Right to Be Protected and Safe From Harm People are free from neglect and exploitation, regardless of who the alleged perpetrator is; People are respected by and respectful of others; Rights are not restricted and people are not deprived of their liberty based on the behavior of their peers; People are protected from sexual harassment and non-consensual sexual acts; People know how to file complaints or grievances and how to resolve differences and conflicts. The Right to Own Real and Personal Property, Including Adequate Storage, With Safeguards in Place to Protect Property from Harm or Theft People participate in the purchase of personal items; People may keep personal possessions with them; People have a safe place to keep their personal possessions; Personal possessions are not locked away from the owner for any reason, but especially because someone else might get hurt or steal or destroy the possession because of his or her inappropriate or acting out behavior Personal opinions are solicited and people participate in choosing furniture and decorations for home; People choose their own clothing;
What other plans do you have for receiving respite if an emergency happens? ___________________________________ / _______ ________________________ Signature of Person completing form Date Relationship to Consumer Learning Your Responsibilities As An Employer If you hire someone to perform a service in your home, such as respite, you are considered that person’s employer. This is true whether you pay the person you have hired with your money and then receive reimbursement or if you pay the person with money you receive from MHMRTarrant. As an employer, you will have certain responsibilities specified by law. This includes, but is not limited to, payment of federal and state employment taxes and filing the required paperwork with the appropriate agencies. It is your responsibility to learn your legal obligations as an employer and carry them out as the law requires. MHMRTarrant cannot advise you on these matters. These laws and policies are administered by federal agencies and other state agencies, not MHMRTarrant. To receive your current information on your responsibilities as an employer, please contact the agencies listed below using the numbers listed in the Blue Pages of your local telephone directory. If you have access to the Internet, you may also visit the Internet sites maintained by these agencies to get general information.