Your Life, Your Rights: Disability Rights Did you know it is against the law for people to treat others different because they have a disability? There are many laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities. Read the list below to learn about your disability rights. Make decisions about your life Have a personal life and relationships Have a job if you want one Vote in elections Use public travel like buses and taxis Join community events and activities Join government programs Have access to information Live in safe, comfortable housing you choose Communicate with others in ways that work best for you Stroll down streets and enter buildings with ease Go to college and training programs to keep learning Resource To help people learn about their disability rights, BHDDH created a one-page Your Life, Your Rights Disability Rights Flyer (PDF). This flyer can be used as a factsheet about disability rights.