PeopleFirst MB

We believe all labelled people, need to be recognized as equal citizens with the same rights, values, choices and freedoms as everyone else.

[PeopleFirst MB @PeopleFirstMB]

Last chance to register for the COVID 19 info session tomorrow!

[InclusionWinnipeg @Inclusion_Wpg]

March 30 COVID19 update from Kevin Johnson, President of People First of Manitoba.

"Keep safe, miss you guys, you know who you are, and hopefully this virus goes away quickly because I am getting cheesed off (laughs)," Kevin Johnson.

https://t.co/h7MlUPr0ni

[InclusionWinnipeg @Inclusion_Wpg]

IMPORTANT COVID-19 SAFETY WORKSHOP: Inclusion Winnipeg & Abilities Manitoba are hosting a COVID-19 Safety workshop this Friday from 10 am to 11:30 am. Intended audience is self-advocates, direct support staff, agencies & support networks for people with intellectual disabilities.

[InclusionWinnipeg @Inclusion_Wpg]

Death is a really uncomfortable subject and the ethics surrounding Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) is difficult to fully grasp.

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"Assist us to live, not die."
Photo credit Toronto Star

[PeopleFirst MB @PeopleFirstMB]

#PFMBWeallwanttobelong

[PeopleFirst MB @PeopleFirstMB]

#PFMBWeallwanttobelong

[PeopleFirst MB @PeopleFirstMB]

#PFMBWeallwanttobelong

[PeopleFirst MB @PeopleFirstMB]

#PFMBWeallwanttobelong

[PeopleFirst MB @PeopleFirstMB]

This Valentine’s Day Send us your favourite relationship quote followed by #PFMBWeallwanttobelong let’s start a love movement 💕💕💕

[PeopleFirst MB @PeopleFirstMB]

#PFMBWeallwanttobelong

[Inclusion Canada @InclusionCA]

“Everything is more difficult for people with intellectual disabilities. Many things should be made easier, but #MAiD is not one of them.” Kory Earle of @PeopleFirstCA provides his perspective on why social supports access should be improved, not access to MAiD. #MAiDEqually

[Continuity Care @care_continuity]

The Baby Boomer Café has planned a festive & fun bowling event for Sunday, Dec 15th. This group warmly welcomes siblings & their brothers/sisters with intellectual disabilities, parents, extended family members & friends. More details provided in the poster below.

[PeopleFirst MB @PeopleFirstMB]

Always with, not for!

[Open Future Learning @Open_Future]

Advocate 'with' not 'for' people.

[Open Future Learning @Open_Future]

FIRST DISABLED PEOPLE WERE LOCKED AWAY IN INSTITUTIONS THEN, THEY WERE LOCKED BEHING THE EXPECTATIONS OF OTHERS. THE POWER TO SAY "THIS IS WHO I AM AND I EXPECT THAT YOUR RESPECT FOR ME WILL DEFINE YOUR SUPPORT OF ME" IS SOMETHING THAT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES HAVE LONGED TO SAY.

[Inclusion Canada @InclusionCA]

#DYK that November is #IndigenousDisability Awareness Month? CACL is proud to work with @BCANDS1 and others to foster inclusion and amplify the voice of Indigenous persons with a disability living across Canada.

[PeopleFirst MB @PeopleFirstMB]

Thank you to everyone who came out today and made this market such a success! See you all again next year!

[PeopleFirst MB @PeopleFirstMB]

Today’s the day! Join us between 2-5pm today at Stireon Heights Community Centre. Admission is free, there will be pumpkins to buy, faces to paint, music to hear, crafts to be bought and fun to be had by all!