BC People First Society (BCPF) is a non-profit provincial organization that is part of the international People First movement. BCPF has been the independent voice of self advocates in B.C. for over 40 years, emphasizing the importance of “nothing about us, without us.”
Among the resources that BCPF provides for members are Peer Mentors who can help people learn more about rights and self advocacy. There are also opportunities for people who want to share their own skills to sign up as Advocacy Mentors, who can be a source of information for others about self advocacy work and projects in community.
BCPF members also work on a range of projects including plain language translation, advocacy awards and presenting on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Becoming a member of BCPF is free for self advocates in B.C. Learn more about BC People First, including their work and how to become a member, by visiting www.BCPeopleFirst.com.
