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Right to Live in CommunityWe believe that people should exercise their right to voice and choice in choosing where they live and with whom they live. |
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Inclusive EducationWe believe that it is the right of every child in Canada to receive an education in the regular school system. |
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Work and EmploymentPeople with intellectual disabilities should have choice and opportunity to earn a living through paid employment in the labour market. |
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Income and SupportsWe believe that people must have enough income to secure a life with dignity and inclusion. |
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Legal CapacityWe believe that all people, regardless of disability, have legal capacity and the right to make their own decisions and choices. |
ProjectsCurrent Initiatives |
People First of Manitoba has a variety of projects available to support our members and is currently promoting, developing and expanding on new and upcoming opportunities. |
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The Freedom Tour documentaryThe Freedom Tour is a powerful documentary that has been raising awareness about institutions both nationally and internationally. |
Invisible Institutions PodcastPeople First of Manitoba Members collaborated and are featured in this podcast by Megan Linton about Invisible Institutions. |
Truths of InstitutionalizationWe collaborated and are featured in this national school curriculum by People First of Canada, Community Living Ontario and Inclusion Canada. |
Ongoing current initiativesPeople First of Manitoba have several initiatives that continue to make tremendous progress and drive the People First of Manitoba movement. |
People First of Manitoba is the voice of Manitobans' labeled with an intellectual disability. People First of Manitoba is led by a group of self-advocates who believe all people labeled with an intellectual disability, need to be recognized as equal citizens with the same rights, values, choices and freedoms as everyone else.
People First of Manitoba groups has regular meetings where members have the opportunity to socialize, share experiences, come together to advocate for change and learn new information and skills.
Educating people on the values of
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3G 1L1
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