Who we are
People First Europe is for self-advocacy organisations which are independent from parents’ organisations and service organisations.
People First Europe is made up of organisations which are owned by and controlled by the members.
Only people with a learning disability are allowed as voting members of the organisations.
We want to have respect and trust and to be treated with dignity.
We must have good access to buildings, to information, to ideas, to language and words.
We need to make our own decisions, to have influence over anything which affects our lives and to have time and support to be truly involved.
We oppose discrimination and exclusion in every form – to do with age, gender, ability/disability, colour of skin, religion, language, sexuality.
We oppose labels and insist that all people are treated as valued human beings with all the human rights that every citizen can expect.
We want to be included in all aspects of community life and to have the
responsibilities that other citizens have.
We have the same thoughts and feelings as other citizens and we demand the same consideration which is given to other citizens.
