Draft two: Expository

Fight for Everyone’s Rights
Disabled people have been fighting for their rights for a long time. They have always been treated differently and unfairly. The rights of disabled people have come a long ways, but there are still many things that need to be done. There have been a lot of laws put in place to help protect the rights of the disabled people. I do not know very many of these at the moment, but I am planning on researching them later. Many people who are physically or mentally disabled often cannot stand up for themselves and voice what they want. These people are often taken advantage of and the sad thing is many people do not even realize it.
A practice that is taking place in the United States is to stop the growth hormones of young disabled children. By doing this, these children never get the chance to grow to normal size. This is violating the right of these children to grow and develop like they were meant to. These children are not capable of stopping their parents and doctors from making this life changing decision.
Another common place where disabled people have their rights taken away from them is in a group home or a nursing home. It is probably necessary for these people to be in these types of places and they probably do not have a problem with it. Where the rights are being challenged are in everyday tasks. Simple things like having their day completely planned out for them everyday can violate their rights. It is good that these places plan activities and keep the people involved and active, but sometimes someone might not want to participate in one of the planned activities. Everyone should have the simple right to say no I do not want to do that, but many times the people in the homes have no choice. They have to do it whether they like it or not.