Kory Earle, President of People First of Canada, explains why his organization is needed in today’s society. He describes his own life. He explains how labels like ‘Developmentally Disabled’ cause labeled people not to be viewed as people, not to be listened to, and not to be understood. He discusses the challenges for labeled people when they try to make decisions for themselves. He identifies the rights that labeled people and their families lack. He discusses changes needed to help labeled people join together, keep themselves informed, get their voices heard, support each other, be better
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