PFNS
309 highway 311 B Truro, NS, Canada

"This is my daughter, Rachel Handlin. She earned her full Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography & Media from the prestigious California Institute of the Arts. Rachel has Down Syndrome I am officially the proudest father on the planet." Reshareworthy Credit: Twitter/@jayhandlin

Thank you to all the members and Volunteers who participated in our PFNS Online Christmas Party on Sunday, December 20th. There were 28 party goers!! Specials thanks go to John Cox for the original idea for the party, Donna Lee for the Zoom Link, lyrics for our caroling and helping tally games results, Arlene Smith Lowe for the Party games, Leta, Jeannie and Helen for helping to judge the contests and Donna Sparks for leading us in the caroling. We advertised a Christmas hat ...and sweater/outfit contests in the invitation. Winners for hat contest: tie for 1st - Jeanne Daphne tie for 2nd Jennifer and Meagan Santa hats Andre, Larry and Conner Honorable mention Donna Lee Shauna Pratt and Helen Winners for sweaters /Christmas outfit; Daphne. Donnie. Adam and Meagan Most unique Christmas clothing item John Cox Honorable mention Shauna Winners of Two Christmas games : Never have I ever = 1st Leta -2nd Wanda - 3rd- Connor, Larry and Jeanne Scavenger games -: can’t live without/use item to sleep Three winners Wanda, Jennifer and Donnie Honorable mention Donna Lee makes a beautiful sound/makes me laugh Winner Jolene Honorable mention to Nancy chapter with most Participants Truro with 12 2nd largest Pictou Chapter with 6 Next time we need pictures! Thanks To all. Prizes being sent out now! Happy New Year!!

Today is International Day of Disabled Persons. Today we celebrate our progress that we have achieved together and renew our commitment that more has to be done... to ensure we have a country that truly includes all! I get the struggles each day.. I would never imagined doing what I am doing, as over the years I was told I was not worth it. I am so thankful each day for all the all the amazing people in my life!!! , Let's all go out and change the world together... I am thrilled each day for the opportunities that I have!

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PFNS has Tshirts available for ordering! Pics below are most recent and quote Dave Kent's famous Quote. You can order just the crest with our national logo " Nothing about us Without US" as well. The office needs to know your name , size and color by November 27th. Members are $20 and non-members are $25.

Advocating for a voice at the table Winnipeg, MB, October 16, 2020 Three weeks ago, the government of Manitoba announced a new task force and a special advisor. The purpose of the task force is to provide direction on services for Manitobans with intellectual disabilities. ... In a letter to the Minister of Families, People First of Canada (PFC) questioned why there was not a person with an intellectual disability formally appointed to the task force. We received Minister Stefanson’s reply this week, said Shelley Fletcher, Executive Director of People First of Canada. We are happy to announce that Kevin Johnson, President of People First of Manitoba, has been appointed as a formal member of this task force, said Fletcher. And we thank the Minister for making sure that people with intellectual disabilities are not left behind again. Among other duties, the Task Force will develop an action plan to encourage supported decision-making and reduce the use of substitute decision makers. This is what inclusion looks like, said Kory Earle, President of PFC. This feels more like we are being represented. It made sense to have a special advisor with an intellectual disability for this task force. But it was also critical that a person with an intellectual disability has a full and equal seat at the table, said Earle. In fact, this is one of the main reasons that PFC exists to make sure that people with intellectual disabilities have a voice at the table where decisions about their lives are being made. People First of Canada is the national voice of people who have been labelled with an intellectual disability. The vision of People First is to see all citizens living equally in the community. For further information contact Shelley Fletcher, Executive Director for People First of Canada Phone: 204-784-7362 or by Email: [email protected] Find out more at www.peoplefirstofcanada.ca

Omg love my gift, Thank-you so much People First Truro, this means so much, I so miss Dave Kent, he has inspired me and so many others!! I will wear this T-shirt proudly People First - Truro NS

We hope you are enjoying International Plain Language Day! #inclusion

Good Morning Everyone - I shared an invite to join Kory for an online zoom session to talk about COVID-19 and how it affected you. We want to have your feedback and this is your chance to share. But let's have Kory explain this - click on this link to see a video from Kory https://www.facebook.com/watch/... Please share on social media with people from your province or territory. You could also send out an email to all of your members. They are all invited to attend. Wednesday, Sept 24 at 12:30 - 2:00 pm EST Wednesday, Sept 24 at 3:00 - 4:30 pm EST Visit www.peoplefirstofcanada.ca for a zoom link for the session that works best for you.