Self-Advocacy Matters

FREEDOM | CHOICE | RESPECT | DIGNITY | INCLUSION

PEOPLE FIRST

We are about rights – human rights,

language rights, accommodation rights, and more. We believe in the right to freedom, choice, and equality for all. We want everyone to understand that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities must be respected as People First.

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SELF-ADVOCACY

Self-advocacy happens when we stand up for our needs when they are not being met. Presenting our problems and asking for the solutions we need to make things better is so important. At BCPF we advocate for the rights of our Members and we help each other learn self-advocacy skills.

BECOME A MEMBER

GET INVOLVED

Signup as a BCPF Member to help stop ableism in our society. Members have a say in our advocacy efforts! Groups and schools can book us for presentations about human rights and the power of language. Organizations can commission us for Plain Language Translation services and support.

Checkout the BCPF Youtube Channel

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Join the People First movement in BC

Members Say:

"It's a great experience to be a BCPF Member, fun atmosphere and working together to get things changed in our society really helps advance the disability rights movement."

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"I have learned so much about advocacy and I love helping others learn about self-advocacy and their rights and resources, too."

"I always recommend for people to sign up as a BCPF member to support the People First movement in our province. Politicians and service providers need to listen to us when our voices are united."

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