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There is a new documentary podcast being launched later this month. It is called Invisible Institutions. The podcasts look at the past and present institutions for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our country. These podcasts were created by Megan Linton with support from People First of Canada and Inclusion Canada. They bring a new light to how institutions are being used today and how they affect people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You can listen to the trailers at the link below.

People First of Canada is saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Barb Fowke on January 27. Barb was a long-time member of People First and a strong advocate for the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Barb was a gentle and loving person with a great outlook on life. She was a very positive person and a good friend. She always looked for the best in people and usually found it. Barb had the heart of a poet and would often share her poems and positive messages to brighten other people’s days. Our condolences and sympathies go out to Barb’s family and friends. She will be missed.

An article about people with disabilities and how they continue to be neglected in the pandemic even though they have worse outcomes and longer hospital stays than people without disabilities.

An article from British Columbia about a young woman with developmental and intellectual disabilities and a substance disorder who has fallen through all the gaps in the system and is homeless.

Did you know that it is 819 days until the Manitoba Developmental Centre closes? A new website from Community Living Manitoba, People First of Manitoba and Inclusion Winnipeg is counting down the days until this institution is closed. Check out their website for information and updates! #Inclusion #FreeOurPeople

Canada Post is developing their Accessibility Plan. They have a survey to find out what actions they can take to be more accessible. The survey is confidential and takes about 10 minutes to do. The link is below.

#TBT 10 years ago we were getting ready for the End Exclusion event in Ottawa #Inclusion

The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal is hearing arguments today about access to housing in the community as a human right for people with intellectual disabilities.

Did you know that yesterday was Peter Park’s 80th birthday? Peter is known as the ‘godfather’ of the People First movement in Canada. By all accounts, there was an awesome Zoom party to celebrate this wonderful milestone. Happy Birthday Peter from your People First family across the country!

Registration is open for the 11th Annual Federal Policy Forum for inclusion. The event is free to attend. You can register at the link below. #Inclusion

The Supreme Court ruled this week on the Slatter case. The ruling states that the testimony of a person with an intellectual disability in sexual assault cases should be treated like anyone else’s testimony. The myths and stereotypes about people with intellectual disabilities should not be considered. (Warning this case is about sexual assault).

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.